Special Lentil Lasagne Recipe

Name: Special Lentil Lasagne
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 250 g whole wheat lasagna noodles, sheets (dry); 1 tablespoon olive oil; 2 onions, chopped; 3 anchovies, chopped (more if you are brave); 5 garlic cloves, crushed (or to taste); 6 -8 button mushrooms, chopped finely; 3 carrots, shredded; 3 stalks celery, chopped; 4 cups passata or 4 cups pasta sauce; 1 eggplant, diced; 2 zucchini, diced; 800 g brown lentils (2 cans); ¼ cup cheese, shredded (optional); water, if needed; salt and pepper, to taste

Servings: persons

250 g whole wheat lasagna noodles, sheets (dry)
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 onions, chopped
3 anchovies, chopped (more if you are brave)
5 garlic cloves, crushed (or to taste)
6 -8 button mushrooms, chopped finely
3 carrots, shredded
3 stalks celery, chopped
4 cups passata or 4 cups pasta sauce
1 eggplant, diced
2 zucchini, diced
800 g brown lentils (2 cans)
¼ cup cheese, shredded (optional)
water, if needed
salt and pepper, to taste

1
Heat olive oil in pan and saute onion, anchovies and garlic 2mins or until onion is soft but not brown.
2
Add mushrooms, carrot and celery, saute 2-3mins.
3
Pour in passata and bring to a gentle simmer, then add zucchini and eggplant.
4
Simmer 15mins or until all vegies are tender.
5
Drain and rinse lentils then add to the sauce, stir and allow a few minutes for the lentils to heat through.
6
If sauce is too thick thin with a little water.
7
Season to taste with salt and pepper as desired.
8
Start with a spoon of sauce, then layer lasagne noodles and sauce together, finishing with a layer of sauce.
9
If using cheese, you can use a little between each layer or just on top.
10
Cover with foil and bake for 40mins or until noodles are soft.
11
If using cheese on top uncover for the last 5 mins so that cheese is nice and bubbly.
12
Stand five minutes then slice and serve with a nice green salad and garlic bread.

1713

kcal

Calories

Fat

327

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

My Personal Notes

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 250 g whole wheat lasagna noodles, sheets (dry), 1 tablespoon olive oil, 2 onions, chopped, 3 anchovies, chopped (more if you are brave), and more.

Yes, Special Lentil Lasagne falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Special Lentil Lasagne

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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