Low-Calorie Lasagna (Serves 4)
This recipe provides a lighter, high-protein version of the classic lasagna, perfect for those looking for a healthier comfort food option.
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
Begin by preparing the meat sauce. Heat a pan over medium heat and add the extra lean beef mince.
- 2
Add the chopped onion and grated carrot to the pan with the mince. Cook until the mince is browned.
- 3
Stir in the tomato paste, garlic paste, and diced tomatoes.
- 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
Now, assemble the lasagna in a baking dish. Start with a layer of the meat sauce (mince).
- 6
Place a layer of lasagne sheets on top of the mince.
- 7
Add another layer of mince, followed by a layer of white sauce.
- 8
Place another layer of lasagne sheets.
- 9
Add a final layer of mince, followed by another layer of white sauce.
- 10
Top the lasagna with one last lasagne sheet.
- 11
Spread the remaining white sauce over the top sheet and sprinkle evenly with the light tasty cheese.
- 12
Preheat your oven to 2000C (4000F).
- 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
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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