Light but Luxurious Lasagne

May 10, 2023May 10, 20230 2
Light But Luxurious Lasagne with Roasted Red Peppers and Courgettes
in Main

Prep

20 min

Cook

1 hr 45 min

Ready In

2 hr 5 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 teaspoon olive oil
1 onion , finely chopped
2 sticks celery , finely chopped
1 carrot , finely chopped
4 garlic cloves , peeled and finely chopped
400 g lean ground beef ( must be the best quality , or you could try and get a butcher to mince it for you )
salt & freshly ground black pepper
315 ml red wine
400 g plum tomatoes
1 tablespoon tomato puree
1 bay leaf
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
2 courgettes , thinly sliced lengthways
8 ounces roasted red peppers
4 sheets lasagna noodles
500 ml 1 % low-fat milk
1 good grating whole nutmeg
salt and pepper
3 tablespoons cornflour
1 teaspoon English mustard
80 g Mature cheddar cheese

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
626
Sugar
11g
Fat
20g
This Light But Luxurious Lasagna recipe is a twist to the original lasagna dish, with the addition of fresh courgettes and roasted red peppers keeping it light while being luxurious in flavors and textures. This recipe uses lean beef and 1% low-fat milk for a healthier alternative while keeping the taste of the dish as rich as ever. The dish is simple yet satisfying, perfect to make for a family dinner or a dinner party. The nutritional value of the dish is excellent, making it a healthy choice for a balanced diet. Overall, this recipe will impress your guests with its flavors while being a healthier twist on a classic dish.

Instructions

1.Heat oil in a large, deep frying pan.
2.Add the onion, celery, carrot, and garlic then cook for about 5 minutes over medium heat.
3.Add the ground beef, season, and still until browned.
4.Add the red wine, tomato purée, plum tomatoes, bay leaf, and dried oregano.
5.Bring to a boil and simmer gently for about 30-45 minutes.
6.Preheat the oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6.
7.Transfer the beef mixture to a large, deep baking dish and arrange the courgettes and roasted red peppers on top.
8.Cover with a layer of lasagna sheets.
9.In a medium-sized saucepan, whisk the milk, nutmeg, salt, pepper, cornflour, and English mustard together until smooth.
10.Cook the milk mixture over medium heat, whisking continuously until the sauce thickens.
11.Pour the sauce over the lasagna sheets and sprinkle with Cheddar cheese.
12.Cook in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes until golden-brown and the lasagna sheets are cooked.
13.Let the lasagna rest for 10 minutes before serving.

PROS

This lasagna is light and luxurious at the same time, thanks to the fresh courgettes and roasted red peppers.

The recipe uses lean beef and 1% low-fat milk to keep the calorie count under control while keeping the taste.

This dish is full of flavors and textures, making it perfect for a family dinner or a dinner party.

CONS

Lasagna is typically a high-carb and high-calorie dish due to the pasta sheets, but this recipe uses just four sheets to keep the carb count moderate.

If you’re not a fan of beef, you can use a meatless alternative or even ground turkey for a leaner protein source.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This lasagna is a good source of lean protein from beef and calcium from the Cheddar cheese.
The courgettes and roasted red peppers are rich in vitamins and antioxidants, making this dish a healthy choice for a balanced diet.
Reduced fat milk used in the white sauce helps keep the calorie count under control without compromising the creaminess of the sauce.

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