Lasagne

This perfect home cooked lasagne is a great family meal which you can batch cook and freeze if you want to save some for later!

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History of Lasagne

Technically, Lasagna did not originate in Italy as you may expect. Its origin can be traced way back to Ancient Greece. The name Lasagna, or “Lasagne” is derived from the Greek word ‘Laganon’; the first known form of pasta. Laganon was not a traditional lasagna as we know it with traditional Italian ingredients, but it was composed of layers of pasta and sauce. So it basically got its name from the method in which it was made, not for its ingredients.

Fast-forward a few centuries…Many countries have debated for years who came up with the first lasagna recipe. Of course, Italy claims they were the first, but really should be credited for perfecting the layers and layers of deliciousness that is lasagna. In fact, researchers in Britain found a cookbook with a lasagna recipe that dates back to the 1390’s, staking their claim to the first lasagna. (Source: https://viaverdimiami.com/the-history-of-lasagna/)

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Lasagne

Recipe by The Slice of Jess
Servings

4

servings
Prep time

20

minutes
Cooking time

40

minutes
Calories

505

kcal

Ingredients

  • 500g 5% fat Beef Mince

  • 8 Lasagne Sheets

  • 100g Chopped Carrots

  • 100g Chopped Mushrooms

  • 1tbsp Very Lazy Garlic

  • 400g Chopped Tomatoes

  • 1tbsp Tomato Puree

  • 2tsp Mixed Herbs

  • 250ml Beef Stock

  • 1x 25g sachet Colmans White Sauce

  • 300ml Semi Skimmed Milk

  • 80g Light Cheese

Directions

  • Preheat your oven to 200 degrees.
  • Fry off the beef mince and garlic until brown.
  • Add your veg and cook for a further 10 minutes.
  • Add the chopped tomatoes, tomato puree, beef stock and mixed herbs and leave to simmer for 15 minutes.
  • Make the white sauce as per the packet instructions.
  • Layer the mince with the lasagne sheets in an ovenproof dish and top with the white sauce and cheese.
  • Pop in the oven for 30 minutes or until golden on top.

Last updated: 4th November 2021