Ingredients

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	6 Fresh Lasagne Sheets
	150g grated, Mature Cheddar Cheese
	50g grated, Parmesan cheese
	Beef Sauce
	Dash of Olive Oil
	1, finely chopped Carrot
	2 slices, finely chopped Butternut Squash
	2 sticks, finely chopped Celery
	2, finely chopped Onion
	4, crushed Garlic Cloves
	750g Minced Beef
	1 Tablespoon Tomato Puree
	1 teaspoon English Mustard
	1/2 teaspoon Nutmeg
	150ml Red Wine
	200ml Beef Stock
	400g Tin of Chopped Tomatoes
	1 Tbsp, chopped Fresh Oregano
	1 tablespoon Basil, chopped
	Salt & Black Pepper
	Béchamel sauce
	60g Butter
	60g Plain Flour
	650ml Milk
	2 Bay Leaf
	1 small, peeled & halved Onion
	6 Black Peppercorns
	Grated Nutmeg

Nutritional information

385g

Serving size

700/2900

Energy Kcal/Kj

35g

Carbohydrates

50g

Protein

43g

Fat

20g

Saturated fat

Lasagne

Name: Lasagne
Yield: 8 Servings
Ingredients: Fresh Lasagne Sheets: 6; Mature Cheddar Cheese: 150g grated,; Parmesan cheese: 50g grated,; Olive Oil: Dash of; Carrot: 1, finely chopped; Butternut Squash: 2 slices, finely chopped; Celery: 2 sticks, finely chopped; Onion: 2, finely chopped; Garlic Cloves: 4, crushed; Minced Beef: 750g; Tomato Puree: 1 Tablespoon; English Mustard: 1 teaspoon; Nutmeg: 1/2 teaspoon; Red Wine: 150ml; Beef Stock: 200ml; Tin of Chopped Tomatoes: 400g; Fresh Oregano: 1 Tbsp, chopped; Basil, chopped: 1 tablespoon; Salt & Black Pepper; Butter: 60g; Plain Flour: 60g; Milk: 650ml; Bay Leaf: 2; Onion: 1 small, peeled & halved; Black Peppercorns: 6; Nutmeg: Grated

Features:

2 hr 45 min
Serves 8
Medium

Ingredients

6 Fresh Lasagne Sheets
150g grated, Mature Cheddar Cheese
50g grated, Parmesan cheese
Beef Sauce
Dash of Olive Oil
1, finely chopped Carrot
2 slices, finely chopped Butternut Squash
2 sticks, finely chopped Celery
2, finely chopped Onion
4, crushed Garlic Cloves
750g Minced Beef
1 Tablespoon Tomato Puree
1 teaspoon English Mustard
1/2 teaspoon Nutmeg
150ml Red Wine
200ml Beef Stock
400g Tin of Chopped Tomatoes
1 Tbsp, chopped Fresh Oregano
1 tablespoon Basil, chopped
Salt & Black Pepper
Béchamel sauce
60g Butter
60g Plain Flour
650ml Milk
2 Bay Leaf
1 small, peeled & halved Onion
6 Black Peppercorns
Grated Nutmeg

Directions

This is a classic lasagne recipe, loved by adults and children alike. The cheese and the lean meat keep carbohydrates in check. It is fairly high in calories but is lovely as a treat. Serve with lots of green salad. It takes a little while to make but it’s worth the effort. You can adjust the recipe quantity using the little button over the ingredient list.

Steps

1 Done	Béchamel sauce - method 1. Bring the milk just to the boil with the onion, bay leaf and peppercorns. 2. Remove from the heat and leave to infuse for 20 minutes before straining. 3. Melt the butter in a non-stick pan, stir in the flour, and cook over a low heat for five minutes. 4. When smooth, gradually add all the strained milk, stirring continuously. 5. Cook for 10-15 minutes to ensure the flour is cooked through. 6. Sprinkle with grated nutmeg, cover to prevent a skin forming and set aside while you make the meat sauce.
2 Done	Meat sauce - method 1. Sauté the onion for about 7 minutes. Add the carrot, butternut squash, celery and peppercorns. 2. Add the minced beef, stir and cook until it is browned. 3. Stir in the tomato puree, red wine, bay leaf and stock and cook for 2 minutes. 4. Add the tomato puree and herbs and cook for 40 minutes, until most of the liquid has reduced. 5. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
3 Done	Pre-heat oven & assemble 6. Preheat the oven to 180°C/350°F/gas mark 4. 7. Mix the parmesan and cheddar cheese together. 8. Place a layer of the meat sauce in the bottom of a 25 x 18cm (10 x 8 inch) baking dish. Add a layer of the lasagne sheets, a layer of béchamel and sprinkle with some of the grated cheese. Repeat layers, finishing with béchamel and grated cheese. Bake for 40 to 45 minutes, until it’s piping hot and brown on top.
4 Done	Healthy ways to reduce the calories and carbs 1. Replace 1 or all of the lasagne sheet layers with sliced courgettes & large sliced tomatoes. 2. Reduce the cheddar cheese to 100g. 3. Add in extra non-starchy vegetables, like mushrooms, courgettes, peppers or spinach. 4. Serve the lasagne with a plain salad or non-starchy vegetables.