Simple Lasagne with hidden veges

Tonight is a great dish that Master Ethan absolutely loves. The good thing about this lasagne is that it is really simple to make as there is no actual pasta in it!

The Ingredients....

1Kg of Mince
3 Onions
4 cloves of garlic
2 tins of whole peeled tomatos
1 tsp rubbed thyme
1 tsp oregano
1 Tbsn of Brown Sugar
1 Tbsn of Oil
2 carrots
2 zuchini
500ml Milk
50gm Butter
4 Tbsp Flour
2 Cups grated cheese
1 Pack of square flat wraps (yes that's right - wraps instead of Lasagne sheets)

Meat: Dice the onions and crush & chop the garlic and brown,add grated carrots and zuchini to remove some of the moisture. remove from the pan and add the mince and to the pan, don't boil it, cook it hard! Get some colour on that meat. In a blender add the 2 cans of tomatos and the herbs and spices. This bulks up the mince and makes it go a long way. Add the tomato mix to the pan along with the onions and garlic, and let the whole lot simmer. When mixing, ensure to scrape all the brown stuff off the bottom of the pan, this is flavour!

Cut the wraps to suit the dish. This is a large lasagne so even a roasting dish can be used. At least 3 layers of wraps go into the dish. Put a layer on the bottome also.

Cheese Sauce: Melt the butter in a large pot and add flour to it. Mix it to a paste then add the milk a little at a time - I use a whisk for this, just seems to make sure all the lumps are gone. I find a medium heat ensures that you don't burn it. Once you have a good thick white sauce add the cheese and melt it into the white sauce.

Place the first layer of wrap in the baking dish and cover with a thin layer of the meat mix and then a thin layer of the cheese mix, repeat until all used up.

Bake in the oven for 20 minutes on 180 degrees. Serve with a salad or steamed broccoli and some roast potatos go down well. Also a good fresh crusty bread.

This is a simple lasagne, that all the family will enjoy. And with the hidden veges, you know your kids are eating well.


Enjoy :-)