QUICK AND EASY LASAGNE

INGREDIENTS

• 1 tablespoon olive oil

• 1 onion, finely chopped

• 1 clove garlic, crushed

• 500g minced beef

• 2 x 500g jars of pasta sauce

• 240g packet ( 16 ) instant lasagne pasta sheets

• 500g ricotta cheese

• 1/2 cup milk

• 250g mozzarella cheese, grated

• 1/2 cup cream

• 1/4 cup grated fresh parmesan cheese

 QUICK AND EASY LASAGNE METHOD:

Heat oil in a pan, add onion and garlic, and cook, stirring, until the onion is soft. Add mince, cook, stirring, until well browned. Stir in pasta sauce, cook until heated through; remove from heat. 

Line a shallow greased 20cm x 30cm ovenproof dish with a layer of pasta, and top with one-third of the meat mixture. Spread with one-third of the combined ricotta cheese and milk, and sprinkle with one-third of the mozzarella cheese. Repeat layering, finishing with pasta; pour over cream, and sprinkle with parmesan cheese. 

Bake in a moderate oven for about 40 minutes or until pasta is tender. Cover lasagne with foil during cooking if the surface begins to brown too quickly.

Serves 6.

Note: Recipe can be made 2 days ahead.

Storage: Covered, in refrigerator.

Freeze: Not suitable.

Microwave: Not suitable. 

 

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