This delicious lasagne recipe for toddlers from Toddler Recipes Australia provides a nutritious and flavourful meal that is simple to make. Generously layered with creamy bechamel sauce, fresh vegetables and hearty Italian flavours, it is sure to be a hit with little ones. Packed with essential vitamins and minerals, this easy lasagne is a great way to ensure that toddlers get all the nutrition they need to reach their peak.
General Information
Servings: 4
Cuisine: Italian
Course: Main
Keywords: Lasagna, easy, toddler friendly
Calories: 690
Protein: 36.4 g
Carbs: 64.7 g
Fats: 32.1 g
Preparation Time: 20 mins
Cooking Time: 40 mins
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons cooking oil (e.g., vegetable or extra-virgin olive oil)
- 1 onion, finely diced
- 1 large carrot, grated
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 500g lean beef mince
- 500ml tinned tomatoes
- 3 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 250g fresh lasagne sheets
- 150g ricotta cheese
- 2 tablespoons parsley, finely chopped
- 200g grated mozzarella cheese
Directions
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Preheat the oven to 200 degrees Celsius.
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In a large frying pan on medium-high heat, heat the oil, then add the onion, carrot, oregano, garlic and bell pepper. Sauté for about 5 minutes until the vegetables are softened.
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Add the beef mince and use a wooden spoon to break it up as it cooks for about 10 minutes until browned.
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Pour in the tinned tomatoes, tomato paste and sugar, and stir to combine. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for about 15 minutes until the sauce has thickened.
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Grease an oven-proof dish with cooking oil, then start assembling your lasagne. Spread a thin layer of the mince mixture on the bottom, followed by a layer of lasagne sheets and a layer of ricotta.
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Repeat with another layer of the mince, lasagne sheets and ricotta, then finish off with a layer of mince and scatter over the parsley and mozzarella.
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Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes until the cheese is golden and bubbling.
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For the final step, open the oven door, make a cheesy smile at your little one, and enjoy your lasagne masterpiece!
Recommended Sides
Serve with a fresh side salad and avocado for added vitamins, minerals, and healthy fats. For a quintessentially Italian dinner, serve a scoop of creamy vanilla gelato for dessert.
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