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Beef and kale lasagne

The addition of kale to a traditional lasagne adds both flavour and health benefits

11 JANUARY 2010

Ingredients (serves 4)

• 1 onion, chopped
• 500g extra lean minced beef
• 1 tsp dried mixed herbs
• 400g can chopped tomatoes
• ½ x 200g bag ready-prepared kale
• 6 sheets lasagne
• 350g tub cheese sauce
• 50g Cheddar cheese, grated

Method

Preheat the oven to 200oC, gas mark 6.

Fry the onion, beef and herbs for 5 minutes. Add the tomatoes and cover and cook for 10 minutes adding the kale for the last 3 minutes.

Place 2 sheets of lasagne in an ovenproof dish, top with half the mince. Place 2 sheets of lasagne on top then the remaining mince. Add the final 2 sheets of lasagne. Pour over the cheese sauce and sprinkle over the cheese.

Bake for 30-35 minutes until golden. Serve with a fresh green salad.