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Low-Calorie Lasagna (Serves 2)

This recipe provides a lighter, high-protein version of the classic lasagna, perfect for those looking for a healthier comfort food option.

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2
Serves
30m
Cook

Ingredients

  • Extra lean beef mince
  • Brown onion
  • Carrot
  • Tomato paste
  • Garlic paste
  • Diced tomatoes
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • Italian herbs
  • Beef stock cube
  • Lasagne sheets
  • White lasagna sauce
  • Light cheese

Method

  1. 1

    Begin by preparing the meat sauce. Heat a pan over medium heat and add the extra lean beef mince.

  2. 2

    Add the chopped onion and grated carrot to the pan with the mince. Cook until the mince is browned.

  3. 3

    Stir in the tomato paste, garlic paste, and diced tomatoes.

  4. 4

    Season the sauce with salt, pepper, and Italian herbs. Crumble in the beef stock cube and mix everything together. Let it simmer to combine the flavors.

  5. 5

    Now, assemble the lasagna in a baking dish. Start with a layer of the meat sauce (mince).

  6. 6

    Place a layer of lasagne sheets on top of the mince.

  7. 7

    Add another layer of mince, followed by a layer of white sauce.

  8. 8

    Place another layer of lasagne sheets.

  9. 9

    Add a final layer of mince, followed by another layer of white sauce.

  10. 10

    Top the lasagna with one last lasagne sheet.

  11. 11

    Spread the remaining white sauce over the top sheet and sprinkle evenly with the light tasty cheese.

  12. 12

    Preheat your oven to 2000C (4000F).

  13. 13

    Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for approximately 30 minutes, or until the cheese is golden brown and bubbly.

  14. 14

    Remove from the oven, let it rest for a few minutes, then serve and enjoy. For an even lower-calorie meal, serve with a side of salad or steamed vegetables.

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