Beef and veggie lasagne
6
Points®
Total time: 1 hr 25 min • Prep: 25 min • Cook: 1 hr • Serves: 6 • Difficulty: Easy
Enjoy a healthier twist on the classic Italian comfort dish with this beef and veggie lasagne. Packed with lean beef, fresh vegetables, and a light cheese sauce, this recipe is perfect for those seeking a delicious and nutritious meal.


Ingredients
Olive oil
1 tbs
Extra lean beef mince, raw
400 g
Brown onion
1 medium, finely chopped
Carrot(s)
1 medium, grated
Zucchini
2 medium, grated
Garlic
2 clove(s), crushed
Tomato paste
2 tbs
Beef stock cube
1½ individual, to make 1¼ cup (310ml) liquid beef stock
Tomato passata
1 cup(s), (260g)
Reduced fat oil spread
1½ tbs
Plain flour
2 tbs
Skim milk
1½ cup(s), (375ml)
Extra light cheddar cheese
½ cup(s), grated, (tasty) (60g)
Fresh lasagne sheets
3 individual, (3 x 50g)
Oil spray
1 x 3 second spray(s)
Instructions
1
Preheat oven to 200°C or 180°C fan-forced. Heat 2 tsp olive oil in a deep non-stick frying pan over medium-high heat. Cook mince, stirring to break up lumps, for 5 minutes or until browned. Transfer to a bowl.
2
Heat remaining 2 tsp olive oil in same pan over medium heat. Cook onion, carrot and zucchini stirring, for 5 minutes or until softened. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Stir in tomato paste, stock, passata and mince and bring to the boil. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes or until thickened.
3
Meanwhile, melt spread in a saucepan over medium heat. Add plain flour and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Gradually whisk in milk until smooth. Bring to the boil. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring, for 3 minutes or until thickened. Stir in half the cheese.
4
Lightly spray a 5cm-deep, 25cm x 18cm ovenproof dish with oil. Spread ½ cup mince mixture over base of dish. Top with 1 lasagne sheet, trimming to fit. Spread with half remaining mince mixture and top with another lasagne sheet. Repeat with remaining mince mixture and another lasagne sheet. Spread with white sauce and sprinkle with remaining ¼ cup cheese. Bake for 35–40 minutes or until golden and pasta is tender.
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