Baby Marrow & Ostrich Lasagne

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 06:37:08 GMT

Step 1

START THE BASE Place a deep pan over a medium heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, add the diced onion and fry for 6-8 minutes until soft and translucent, shifting occasionally. Add the mince and the rub. Work quickly to break it up as it starts to cook. Allow to caramelise for 5-6 minutes until browned, stirring occasionally.

Step 2

SIMMER LIKE A WINNER When the mince is done, pour the cooked chopped tomato and 150ml of water into the pan. Mix until fully combined. Reduce the heat and leave to simmer for 15-20 minutes until thickened, stirring occasionally. On completion, add a sweetener of choice (to taste) and seasoning. In a bowl, combine 1 egg, ½ the grated cheese, seasoning, and ½ the torn basil.

Step 3

LASAGNE, ASSEMBLE! Place ⅓ of the saucy mince in the bottom of an ovenproof dish. Top with ⅓ of the sliced mushrooms, ⅓ of the cheese and basil mixture, and ⅓ of the baby marrow ribbons. Repeat with the remaining mince, mushrooms, cheese mixture, and baby marrow to create two more layers. Alternatively, use two ovenproof dishes if you don’t have one that is big enough. Sprinkle over the remaining cheese and bake in the hot oven for 25-30 minutes. In the final 3-5 minutes, turn the oven on to the grill setting or the highest temperature. On completion, the cheese should be melted and golden.

Step 4

SALAD STEP Just before serving, toss the rinsed green leaves with any remaining baby marrow ribbons, a drizzle of oil, and seasoning.

Step 5

LIVE, LAUGH, LASAGNE! Plate up a generous helping of the baby marrow and ostrich lasagne. Side with the dressed green leaves. Sprinkle over the remaining basil and dig in!

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