Mediterranean Beef and Vegetable Lasagne with Sticky Balsamic Original

Close-up overhead view of freshly baked Mediterranean beef and vegetable lasagne in white ceramic baking dish, showing golden bubbly cheese top with visible pasta layers, garnished with fresh basil leaves

Recipe:

Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Serves: 8-10

Ingredients:

  • 12 lasagne sheets
  • 1 lb (450g) ground beef
  • 1 large eggplant, diced
  • 2 zucchini, sliced
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 1 large onion, diced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 tbsp (45ml) Sticky Balsamic Original
  • 2 cups (500ml) marinara sauce
  • 2 cups (500ml) béchamel sauce
  • 2 cups (200g) mozzarella cheese, grated
  • 1 cup (100g) Parmesan cheese, grated
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh basil for garnish

Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Cook lasagne sheets according to package directions.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large pan. Brown ground beef, then add onion and garlic. Cook until softened.
  3. Add diced vegetables and cook for 8-10 minutes until tender.
  4. Stir in Sticky Balsamic Original and marinara sauce. Simmer for 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
  5. Layer in a 9x13 inch (23x33cm) baking dish: meat sauce, lasagne sheets, béchamel, cheese. Repeat layers.
  6. Top with remaining cheese and bake for 45 minutes until golden and bubbling.
  7. Rest for 10 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh basil.

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