Light and Healthy Lasagne
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Prep Time20 Mins
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Cook Time1 Hour 20 Mins
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Total Time1 Hour 40 Mins
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DifficultyEasy
Indulge in our healthier version of lasagne, where flavor meets nutrition! This delicious dish is under 500 calories per serving and includes four of your five-a-day, making it a guilt-free choice for family meals. Packed with vibrant vegetables and rich flavors, it's sure to become a weeknight favorite without compromising on taste!
Ingredients
Instructions
1. Preheat the Oven
- Heat your oven to 180°C (160°C fan) or gas mark 4.
2. Sauté the Vegetables
- In a large frying pan, add 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
- Set the pan over medium heat and add the finely chopped onion, carrots, celery, and one bay leaf.
- Cook for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are soft and starting to turn golden.
3. Brown the Mince
- Add 500g of lean beef mince and 3 finely grated garlic cloves to the pan with the vegetables.
- Stir-fry for about 5 minutes until the beef is browned all over.
4. Add the Tomatoes
- Pour in a 400g can of chopped tomatoes, plus a canful of water (about 400ml).
- Stir in 2 tablespoons of tomato purée and 1½ teaspoons of vegetable bouillon powder.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then cover and let it simmer for 20 minutes.
- After 10 minutes, remove the lid to allow the mixture to reduce slightly.
5. Make the White Sauce
- In a medium saucepan, pour in 400ml of semi-skimmed milk and add 30g of wholemeal flour.
- Whisk together over low heat until the mixture is smooth and lump-free.
- Add the second bay leaf and a generous pinch of nutmeg.
- Continue to cook, whisking constantly, for 8-10 minutes until the sauce thickens.
6. Assemble the Lasagne
- Once the meat sauce and white sauce are ready, remove and discard the bay leaves from both.
- Spoon a third of the meat sauce into the bottom of a 19 x 24 cm baking dish.
- Layer 2 sheets of wholemeal lasagne on top.
- Add half of the remaining meat sauce, followed by 2 more lasagne sheets.
- Top with the rest of the meat sauce and finish with the final 2 sheets of lasagne.
7. Top with White Sauce and Cheese
- Pour the white sauce evenly over the top layer of lasagne.
- Sprinkle 25g of finely grated Parmesan cheese over the white sauce.
8. Bake the Lasagne
- Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 40 minutes, or until the lasagne is bubbling and golden on top.
9. Serve
- Allow to cool slightly before serving. Enjoy your Light and Healthy Lasagne with a side salad or crusty bread!
