Name: Lasagne
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 60 min
Ingredients: 500 g beef mince; 1 onion; 3 garlic cloves; 800 g tinned crushed tomatoes; 2 tbsp tomato paste; 1 tsp dried oregano; 1 tsp dried basil; 2 chicken stock cubes; 250 g lasagne sheets; 1 carrot; 1 zucchini; 50 g butter; 50 g plain flour; 600 ml milk; 200 g mozzarella cheese; Salt and pepper to taste

Eleshah Jones

October 22, 2024

60 minutes

easy

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Lasagne

This classic lasagne is the ultimate comfort food. Layers of rich beef sauce, creamy béchamel, and perfectly cooked pasta create a dish that’s hearty, satisfying, and great for feeding a crowd or freezing for a heat and eat meal.

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Prep Time 25

Cook Time 35

Total Time 1

Course Main Course

Cuisine Italian

Servings serves

Calories 610 kcal

Ingredients

500 g beef mince
1 onion
3 garlic cloves
800 g tinned crushed tomatoes
2 tbsp tomato paste
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp dried basil
2 chicken stock cubes
250 g lasagne sheets
1 carrot
1 zucchini
50 g butter
50 g plain flour
600 ml milk
200 g mozzarella cheese
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Preheat oven to 180°C (356°F)
In a large pan, heat olive oil and cook the finely diced onion and minced garlic until softened.
Add the beef mince, break up and cook until browned. Add tomato paste, oregano, and basil. Cook for 1-2 minutes.
Add grated carrot and zucchini, then stir in crushed tomatoes and stock cubes. Simmer for 20 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
For the béchamel, melt butter in a saucepan. Stir in flour and cook for 2 minutes. Gradually whisk in milk and cook until thickened. Remove from heat and stir in 100 g mozzarella.
In a baking dish, place a small amount (3-4 tablespoons) of the mince mixture onto the bottom of the dish and spread evenly. Place a layer of lasagne sheets followed by a layer of mince sauce, and béchamel. Repeat layers, finishing with béchamel and remaining mozzarella.
Bake for 30-35 minutes until golden and bubbling. Allow to rest for 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

Make sure to let the lasagne rest for a few minutes before slicing, so it holds together better.

Pairs Well With:
A crisp green salad and garlic bread.

Storage:
• Fridge: Up to 4 days.
• Freezer: Up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge before reheating.

Gluten-Free Option:
Use gluten-free lasagne sheets and gluten-free flour for the béchamel sauce.
Dairy-Free Option:
Use dairy-free milk and cheese substitutes for the béchamel and mozzarella.
Vegetarian Option:
Substitute beef mince with plant-based mince or a mixture of lentils and mushrooms.

Nutrition

Calories: 610kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 40gFat: 28g

Keyword beef, beef mince, Dinner, Lasagne

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This classic lasagne is the ultimate comfort food. Layers of rich beef sauce, creamy béchamel, and perfectly cooked pasta create a dish that’s hearty, satisfying, and great for feeding a crowd or freezing for a heat and eat meal.