Express Lasagne

A quick midweek lasagne featuring pork sausage, spinach, and mushrooms layered with a simple tomato sauce and cheddar cheese.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 494.1 kcals 2964.6 kcals
Carbohydrates 26.1 grams 156.3 grams
Fat 34.8 grams 208.5 grams
Protein 19.3 grams 115.8 grams
Cook Time
30 mins
Produces
6 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
1
tsp
CondimentsSauces
Dairy
1
piece
Butter
For greasing
75
g
Cheddar Cheese
Mature, grated
200
ml
GrainsCereals
6
piece
1
tbsp
Meat
NutsSeeds
2
cloves
Garlic
Crushed
1
pinches
Salt
To taste
1
pinches
Black Pepper
Freshly ground, to taste
1
tbsp
Thyme
Fresh leaves, chopped
1
tbsp
Sage
Fresh, chopped
OilsFats
1
tbsp
Oil
For frying
Vegetables
1
piece
Red Chilli
Deseeded and finely chopped
250
g
100
g
Baby Spinach
Roughly chopped

Steps

  • Preheat the oven to 200°C and grease the ovenproof dish with butter.
  • Soak the lasagne sheets in warm boiled water to soften.
  • Heat oil in a pan and brown the sausage meat for 5–10 minutes.
  • Stir in the flour and fry for 1 minute.
  • Add chilli, garlic, and mushrooms, then fry for 5 minutes.
  • Stir in the crème fraîche and spinach, boil for 2 minutes, and season.
  • Mix the passata, tomato paste, sugar, and herbs in a bowl to make the tomato sauce.
  • Drain the lasagne sheets.
  • Layer one-third spinach sauce, one-third tomato sauce, and half the pasta sheets.
  • Repeat layers and finish with remaining sauces and grated cheese.
  • Bake for 30–35 minutes until golden and bubbling.