Homemade Classic Lasagna with Cheddar Béchamel | Lasagna clasică de casă cu cheddar și bechamel - Yu

Ingredients

• Olive oil (for sautéing)
• 500 g minced meat (beef or mix)
• 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
• ½ red onion, finely chopped
• 3 carrots, grated
• 5 garlic cloves, finely chopped
• 2 bay leaves
• 250 ml tomato juice
• 1 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 cup water (or celery-infused broth)
• Salt and black pepper, to taste
• 50 g butter
• 3 tbsp flour
• 4 cups milk
• Grated cheddar cheese (quantity to taste, around 100 g recommended)
• Lasagna sheets (fresh or dry, as needed)