Messy one pot aubergine and spinach kasach lasagna

Updated at: Sat, 30 Mar 2024 12:55:19 GMT

Step 1

Instructions for 2 [for 4] Boil a full kettle Peel and finely chop (or grate) the garlic Peel and finely slice the red onion[s]

Step 2

Trim the green stalks off the aubergine[s] and cut into quarters lengthways, then slice finely Separate the lasagne sheets and add them spread out on a baking tray Submerge them under boiled water, add a drizzle of olive oil Set aside to soak for 6-7 min or until they've softened Tip: Cooking for 4? Use 2 trays!

Step 3

Re-boil half a kettle Heat a large, wide-based pan (preferably non-stick with a matching lid), with a generous drizzle of olive oil over a medium high heat Once hot, add the chopped garlic and sliced onion with a pinch of salt and cook for 3-4 min or until softened

Step 4

Meanwhile, dissolve the Knorr vegetable stock cube[s] in 400ml [650ml] boiling water Stir in the tomato paste, chopped tomatoes and Henderson's Relish - this is your tomato stock

Step 5

Once the onion has softened, add the dried oregano, sliced aubergine, baby leaf spinach to the pan with a splash of water Give everything a good mix up and cook, covered, for 2-3 min or until the spinach begins to wilt

Step 6

Once the lasagne sheets have softened, carefully remove them from the tray and tear them roughly into the pan Add the tomato stock and stir everything together, evenly spreading out the torn lasagne Bring to the the boil over a high heat and cook, covered, for 12-15 min or until the pasta is cooked and the sauce has thickened Tip: Stir occasionally to stop the pasta from sticking together!

Step 7

Meanwhile, preheat the grill to high Once the pasta is cooked, tear the mozzarella and basil into the pan and season with a generous grind of pepper Mix everything together, pulling some of the torn lasagne to the surface Top with the grated Italian hard cheese and put the pan under the grill for 3-4 min or until bubbling and golden Tip: Keep the pan handle outside of the grill if it's plastic!

Step 8

Set the messy one-pot aubergine & spinach lasagne in the centre of the table, ready to share Enjoy!

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