Lazy Girl Lasagna

Steps10

1. 1

   Step 1. Heat the olive oil

   Heat the olive oil in a large, heavy-based pan over medium heat.

2. 2

   Step 2. Cook the onion

   2m 30s

   Add the onion and cook for 2–3 minutes.

3. 3

   Step 3. Add the garlic

   2 min

   Add the garlic and season with salt and pepper, then cook for another 2 minutes, or until softened.

4. 4

   Step 4. Brown the beef

   5 min

   Increase the heat to high, add the beef mince and cook for around 5 minutes, breaking it apart as it cooks, until browned.

5. 5

   Step 5. Add the sauce

   5 min

   Add the bolognese sauce, chicken stock, ricotta, cottage cheese and Italian herbs, season with a little more salt and pepper, mix well and cook for 5 minutes.

   Italian seasoning
6. 6

   Step 6. Add the lasagna sheets

   Tear or snap the lasagna sheets into smaller pieces, add them to the pan and use tongs to gently submerge and spread them evenly through the sauce.

   Add a few extra sheets if it looks too liquid, or a splash of stock if it looks too thick.
7. 7

   Step 7. Simmer covered on low

   20 min

   Place the lid on and cook over the lowest heat according to the lasagna sheet packet instructions, about 20 minutes, checking the bottom occasionally and adding a splash of extra stock if the sauce becomes too thick.

8. 8

   Step 8. Check the pasta

   Use a fork to check that the pasta is cooked; it should pierce the lasagna sheets easily.

9. 9

   Step 9. Top with mozzarella

   5 min

   Top with the mozzarella and 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.

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    Step 10. Finish with basil

    Finish with fresh basil and Parmesan.