1Heat the olive oil in a large, heavy-based pan over medium heat.
2Add the onion and any optional vegetables. Cook for 2–3 minutes, add the garlic and season with salt and pepper.
3Cook for another 2 minutes, or until softened.
4Increase the heat to high. Add the beef mince and cook for 5 minutes, breaking it apart as it cooks, until browned.
5Add the bolognese sauce, chicken stock, ricotta, cottage cheese and Mingle Italian Herbs. Season with a little more salt and pepper, then mix well and cook for 5 minutes.
6Tear or snap the lasagna sheets into smaller pieces and add them to the pan. Using tongs, gently submerge the sheets into the sauce, changing directions and distributing them as evenly as possible.
7Place the lid on and cook over the lowest heat according to the lasagna sheet packet instructions.
8Top with the mozzarella. Place the lid back on until the cheese has melted or, if your pan is oven-safe, place it under the grill for around 5 minutes until golden and bubbling.
9Finish with fresh basil and Parmesan.
Ingredients
1 tbsp olive oil
1 whole onion, finely diced
2 tsp minced garlic
500 g lean beef mince
750 g organic bolognese/pasta sauce
2 cup chicken stock
1 cup ricotta
100 g cottage cheese
salt (optional)
pepper (optional)
mingle seasoning italian herbs (optional)
170 g lasagna sheets
1 cup mozzarella
fresh basil (optional)
parmesan (optional)
vegetables (carrot, zucchini or capsicum), finely chopped (optional)