This classic lasagne al forno is a simple and delicious way to introduce toddlers to Italian flavours. With easy-to-find ingredients, diced tomatoes and herbs along with a creamy white sauce, this toddler-friendly recipe is the perfect meal to please the whole family. Follow this simple step-by-step recipe from Toddler Recipes Australia for this delicious and nutritious lasagne al forno - a meal that will have your little ones asking for seconds.
General Information
- Servings: 4
- Keywords: Lasagne, Lasagna Al Forno, Lasagna Bake
- Calories: 650 kcal
- Protein: 25g
- Carbs: 66g
- Fats: 26g
- Preparation Time: 25 minutes
- Cooking Time: 30 minutes
Ingredients
- 400g lasagne sheets
- 400g minced beef
- 2 celery stalks
- 1 large onion
- 2 cloves of garlic
- 400g canned tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons tomato puree
- 2 tablespoons mixed Italian herbs
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Half teaspoon of freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons of freshly grated parmesan plus extra for sprinkling
- 300ml of milk
- 2 tablespoons of plain flour
- 25g of salted butter
- 200g of ricotta cheese
- 2 eggs
- Fresh parsley, chopped
Directions
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Preheat the oven to 190°C (375°F).
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Finely chop the onion, celery and garlic and cook in the olive oil on a low heat until the vegetables are soft (but not browned) - about 7-8 minutes.
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Add the minced beef to the pan and cook until it is browned, around 10 minutes.
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Add the canned tomatoes, tomato puree, herbs, pepper and half of the chopped parsley, and simmer for a further 10-15 minutes.
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Meanwhile, to make the white sauce, melt the butter in a saucepan over a low heat. Add the flour, stirring continuously with a wooden spoon, then slowly add the milk stirring all the time until the sauce thickens. Simmer for 5 minutes.
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Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the parmesan, ricotta and egg.
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In an oven-proof dish, spread a layer of the beef mixture, followed by a layer of lasagne sheets. Pour over a third of the white sauce.
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Repeat the layers two more times, ending with a layer of white sauce. Sprinkle with the remaining parmesan, some extra chopped parsley and a few knobs of butter.
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Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes or until golden and bubbling.
Recommended Sides
A delicious side to serve with this lasagne is a side salad with a light balsamic dressing.
Alternatively, why not serve it with a side of cheesy garlic bread for an even heartier dinner?
Bon Appetit!
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