Cheesy Roasted Vegetable Lasagne

DSZ_7693

Step by Step

RECIPE INGREDIENTS

  • 8 lasagne sheets
  • 150g Welsh mature Cheddar

For the vegetables:

  • 3 bell peppers, diced
  • 1 large courgette, diced
  • 3 large tomatoes, diced
  • 1 small butternut squash, peeled and diced
  • 2 garlic cloves, crushed
  • 1tsp smoked paprika
  • 1tsp salt
  • 2tbsp olive oil

For the marinara sauce:

  • 2tbsp olive oil
  • 2 garlic cloves, crushed
  • 1 can crushed tomatoes
  • Salt and pepper
  • 1tsp sugar
  • ¼tsp chilli flakes

For the white sauce:

  • 85g Dragon Welsh salted butter
  • 85g plain flour
  • 750ml whole milk
  • 2tsp Dijon mustard
  • 50g Dragon mature Cheddar, grated

RECIPE DIRECTIONS

  1. Pre-heat the oven to 180°C / 160°C Fan.
  2. On a baking tray place the diced vegetable in a single layer, drizzle with olive oil, garlic, and salt. Roast for 40 minutes.
  3. Make the marinara sauce:
    • Heat a saucepan over a medium heat.
    • Add the olive oil and garlic. Sauté for 2 minutes, stirring frequently.
    • Add the tomatoes, salt, pepper, sugar, and chilli flakes.
    • Simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  4. Make the white sauce:
    • In a small saucepan, melt the butter. Stir in flour and cook for 2 minutes.
    • Slowly stir in the milk, carefully allowing the mixture to absorb.
    • When all the milk is added, bring the sauce to the boil. Stir in the Dijon mustard and cheese. Simmer gently for 8-10 minutes.
  5. Add the roasted vegetables to the marinara sauce.
  6. Assemble the lasagne in a baking dish, starting with the tomato, lasagne sheets, then white sauce. Repeat twice. Finish with 150g grated cheddar on top.
  7. Bake in the oven for 25 minutes at 200°C / 180°C Fan, until piping hot and crisp.

 

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