04/10/2025
๐ฎ๐น Lasagne was my favourite food growing up ๐ Now, I love this as a meal prep option, particularly when I donโt know what I want, Iโll always enjoy this ๐
โฃ๏ธMy partner has Coeliac Disease so Iโve perfected a gluten free version (the bรฉchamel is now elite) and a veg version (modifications below) โญ๏ธ Donโt forget to save the post and make it yourself! ๐ซถ
Homemade wholefood lasagne (serves 6)
- 1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 large brown onion, diced
- 3 cloves of garlic, minced
- 500g extra lean mince or 150g TVP (dry measure)
- 700g jar of Passata
- 400g jar of Woolworths organic herb garlic pasta sauce
- 1tsp stock powder (I like Massel brand)
- 1tsp dried oregano
- 300ml water
- 400g can organic brown lentils, drained and rinsed (great source of fibre)
- 1 box san remo gluten free lasagne sheets
- 1Tbsp grass fed pure butter
- 2 Tbsp gluten free cornflour
- 500ml milk
- 3/4 cup cheese, grated (not pre-shredded)
- Sprinkle of white pepper
- Sprinkle of ground nutmeg
- Pinch of salt
Method:
- In a large saucepan over low-medium heat add olive oil and sautee onion and garlic
- Add in mince or if using TVP - place TVP in a heatproof bowl and cover with boiling water for 5 minutes, drain and use as you would mince!
- Once the mince is browned, add Passata, pasta sauce, stock powder, oregano, lentils and water.
- Simmer for 30-40 minutes on low.
For the bรฉchamel:
- In a large frying pan, add the butter and gently melt.
- In a large measuring jug, add the cornflour and a splash of water to combine then mix in the milk.
- Gradually add the cornflour milk mixture to the frying pan, stirring constantly on low heat until it thickens.
- Add the pepper, nutmeg and pinch of salt.
Now to assemble to lasagne!
- Preheat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius.
- in a large baking dish, layer the mince then gluten free lasagne sheets, followed by another layer of mince and lasagne sheets and finally add the bรฉchamel on top of the last layer of lasagne sheets and top with cheese ๐คฉ
- Cook in the oven for 40-45 minutes.