I have this apparently "authentic" recipe for lasagne which I have made before, the secret is the milk added to it and nutmeg/sugar which makes it creamier and it always works well.
But I got to talking to someone who had never come across carrots in this dish and I was wondering what the worth was of having carrots in the meat sauce?
My nephew is a chef and he also puts finely chopped carrots and celery in the meat sauce and I have never asked why... now I wonder why ... is it just for colour?
crails,
Apr 18, 2:02pm
I always add finely grated carrots to my meat sauce, sweetens it and bulks out the mince
lythande1,
Apr 18, 2:10pm
No. There is no point. Ask the nephew. Carrot, onion and celery is a basic mix, stocks, base for all casseroles, sauce etc. Maybe thats why he does? But I wouldn't. Serve them on the side.
duckmoon,
Apr 18, 3:24pm
I put grated carrot in... Then my kids are eating a vege without knowing it.
fmgirl,
Apr 18, 3:25pm
the only reason I add grated carrot to mince dishes is for flavour and added vege
motorbo,
Apr 18, 3:45pm
flavour! ! ! gosh it wouldnt be as good without it
taruawai,
Apr 18, 3:51pm
Well it is meant to have the basics (carrots, celery, onion) in it. which gives it more flavour.
cookessentials,
Apr 18, 4:08pm
have never added carrot to lasagne.
twinsforus,
Apr 18, 5:03pm
I add grated carrot, zucchini and finely chopped spinach/silverbeet to mine! Adds flavour, bulks it out and gets the vege into the husband and kids! !
maxwell.inc,
Feb 12, 5:52am
I've never added it either
the only reason I can think of is to bulk out the meat (ie make it cheaper to make)
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