Easy lasagne recipe ready in under an hour! Layers of rich beef ragu, creamy crème fraîche white sauce, and melted cheese make the perfect quick and comforting weeknight dinner.
Preheat the oven to 200°C / 180°C fan/ 400°F/ Gas 6. Heat the oil in a large pan and cook the onion, garlic, carrot and celery over a medium heat for 5 minutes until softened.
Increase the heat and add the chopped bacon, dried herbs and beef mince. Fry until the mince has browned and changed colour, breaking it up with a spoon as it cooks. Stir in the passata, Marmite and a good pinch of salt and pepper. Reduce to a medium heat and simmer the ragu for 10 minutes to thicken.
3 Streaky Bacon rashers, 500 g Beef Mince, 1 teaspoon Dried Thyme, 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano, 1 teaspoon Dried Rosemary, 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika, 400 g Passata, 1 teaspoon Marmite, Salt and Pepper
Spoon half of the meat sauce into the base of a baking dish and spread it out evenly. Lay 4 lasagne sheets on top. Spoon over the remaining ragu and finish with another layer of 4 lasagne sheets.
8 Fresh Lasagne Sheets
In a small bowl, mix together the crème fraîche, milk and 100g of grated Parmesan until smooth. Spread this cheat's white sauce over the top layer of pasta and sprinkle with the remaining Parmesan.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until the top is golden, bubbling and the pasta is cooked through. Leave to stand for 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
Rest before serving – let the lasagne sit for 5–10 minutes after baking so the layers set and slices hold together.
Sauce consistency – make sure the ragu isn’t too watery and the crème fraîche topping isn’t too thin; this helps the pasta cook evenly.
Nutrition: The nutritional information provided is approximate and is calculated using online tools. Information can vary depending on various factors, but we have endeavoured to be as accurate as possible.