This easy lasagna recipe is a delicious, comforting meal that’s perfect for busy weeknights. While it’s not traditional, it delivers all the flavour and warmth of a classic lasagna. Make extra to enjoy leftovers the next day — just store in an oven-safe dish and reheat for a hassle-free meal.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 onion, diced
- 1 green pepper, diced
- 1 kg beef mince
- 1 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped (optional)
- 415 g Royco Wet Cook in Sauce Bolognese
- 50 g tomato paste
- Salt, to taste
- 500 g lasagne sheets (no pre-cooking required)
- 400 g Royco Creamy Cheese Pasta Sauce
- Cheddar cheese, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Method
- Heat olive oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat. Add garlic, onion, and green pepper, and sauté until fragrant and softened. Season with a little salt.
- Add the beef mince, breaking it apart, and mix in the basil if using. Cook until browned.
- Stir in the Bolognese cook-in sauce and tomato paste.
- Optional: briefly soak lasagne sheets in boiling salted water for 1–2 minutes to make them easier to handle. Avoid soaking too many at once to prevent sticking.
- Preheat the oven to 200°C.
- Assemble the lasagna in an oven-safe dish:
- Start with a thin layer of tomato-based meat sauce.
- Place a layer of lasagne sheets.
- Spread an even layer of meat sauce over the pasta.
- Top with a layer of cheese sauce.
- Repeat layers until all pasta and meat are used.
- Finish with a layer of cheese sauce, top with cheddar, and sprinkle with black pepper.
- Bake for 30 minutes, or until the pasta is cooked through and the cheese is golden and bubbling.
- Allow to cool for a few minutes before serving.
Serving Suggestions
Serve this lasagna with a fresh green salad or steamed vegetables for a complete family meal. Leftovers reheat beautifully for a quick lunch or dinner.
Perfect for:
Weeknight Dinners | Family-Friendly Recipes | Comfort Food Lovers | Pasta Lovers
