One Pot No Bake Lasagne

If you love lasagne but dread the time and effort it takes to bake, you’re in for a treat! This one-pot, no-bake lasagna is a game-changer. It’s packed with all the classic flavours you love including; cheese, basil, tomato, and garlic, but without the long cooking process. It’s simple, quick, and requires minimal cleanup, making it the perfect weeknight meal for when you want something comforting without the wait (Serves 5-6). 

Ingredients 

• 1 tbsp olive oil 
• 500g beef mince 
• 2 cloves garlic, minced 
• 2 chilli’s 
• 1 tbsp chilli oil or chilli flakes (optional) 
• 1 onion, diced 
• 1 capsicum, finely diced 
• 6 mushrooms, finely diced 
• 800g tinned tomatoes 
• 2 tbsp tomato paste 
• 250g packet of lasagne sheets 
• ½-1 cup of water 
• ½-1 cup fresh basil 
• ½ cup ricotta  
• ¾ cup bocconcini/cheese of choice 
•  1 pinch salt & pepper 

 Method: 

1. Heat saucepan on a medium heat and add in olive oil, garlic, whole chilli’s and onion. Sauté until the onion is translucent and the garlic is golden in colour. 
2. Add beef mince to the saucepan and cook for 3-4 minutes or until browned. Add mushrooms and capsicum to the saucepan and cook for 2-3 minutes before adding tinned tomatoes, tomato paste, salt and pepper. Stir all ingredients together until combined and cook for 10-15 minutes, stirring throughout.  
3. Break dried lasagne sheets or cut fresh lasagne sheets into half, and add to them to the saucepan. Add in water and slowly stir the pasta and sauce together, making sure then pasta sheets are covered with sauce. Turn down the heat to low and  cook until pasta is al dente. 
4. Serve with ricotta, bocconcini or your choice of cheese and basil and enjoy! 

TIP: To ensure your lasagne noodles cook evenly and absorb all the delicious flavours, break them into smaller pieces before adding them to the pot. Stir occasionally to prevent them from sticking together, and if the sauce starts to thicken too much, just add a little extra water to keep everything perfectly saucy!