Mary Berry’s Lasagne Express is made with pork sausage meat, chestnut mushrooms, baby spinach, full-fat crème fraîche, passata, sun-dried tomato paste, and mature Cheddar cheese. This easy Lasagne Express recipe creates a delicious dinner that takes about 55 minutes to prepare and can serve up to 6 people.
This Lasagne Express Recipe Is From Absolute Favourites Cookbook by Mary Berry
Mary Berry Lasagne Express Ingredients
For the Pork and Spinach Sauce:
- 1 tbsp oil
- 450g (1lb) pork sausage meat
- 1 tbsp plain flour
- 1 red chilli, deseeded and finely chopped
- 2 fat garlic cloves, crushed
- 250g (9oz) chestnut mushrooms, sliced
- 200ml (7fl oz) full-fat crème fraîche
- 100g (4oz) baby spinach, roughly chopped
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
For the Tomato Sauce:
- 500g (1lb 2oz) passata
- 2 tbsp sun-dried tomato paste
- 1 tsp light muscovado sugar
- 1 tbsp chopped thyme leaves
- 1 tbsp chopped sage
How To Make Mary Berry Lasagne Express
- Prepare the Dish: Preheat your oven to 200°C/180°C fan/Gas 6. Grease a 2.25-litre (4-pint) ovenproof dish (approximately 30 × 20 × 6cm / 12 × 8 × 2½in) with butter.
- Soften Lasagne Sheets: Soak the dried lasagne sheets in recently boiled warm water until they soften, while you make the sauces.
- Cook Pork and Spinach Sauce: Heat oil in a large non-stick frying pan. Add the sausage meat and cook over high heat for 5–10 minutes until browned. Sprinkle in the flour and cook for 1 minute. Add the chilli, garlic, and mushrooms, cooking for about 5 minutes. Stir in the crème fraîche and spinach, bring to a boil, and cook for a couple of minutes. Season with salt and pepper, then set aside.
- Make Tomato Sauce: In a jug or bowl, mix the passata, sun-dried tomato paste, light muscovado sugar, thyme, and sage. Season with salt and pepper.
- Assemble the Lasagne: Drain the lasagne sheets. Layer one-third of the pork and spinach sauce in the base of the prepared dish. Top with one-third of the tomato sauce and half of the pasta sheets. Repeat with two more layers of pork and spinach sauce, tomato sauce, and pasta sheets. Sprinkle the grated Cheddar cheese over the top.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 30–35 minutes, or until the pasta is tender and the top is golden brown and bubbling around the edges.
Recipe Tips
- Pre-soak Lasagne Sheets: Soak the dried lasagne sheets in recently boiled water until they are soft. This will prevent them from being too hard or chewy after baking.
- Use Fresh Spinach: For the best flavor and texture, use fresh baby spinach instead of frozen spinach. This helps keep the sauce vibrant and flavorful.
- Avoid Overcooking the Meat: Brown the sausage meat well but don’t overcook it. This ensures the meat stays tender and flavorful.
- Check for Seasoning: Taste the pork and spinach sauce and the tomato sauce before assembling the lasagne. Adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper to your preference.
- Allow the Lasagne to Rest: Let the lasagne sit for 10 minutes after baking. This helps it set and makes it easier to cut into neat portions.
How To Store Leftovers Lasagne Express?
- Refrigerate: Cool the leftover lasagne to room temperature. Cover it and store it in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Freeze: Cool the lasagne, then wrap it tightly in plastic wrap and foil or use a freezer-safe container. Freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight before reheating in the oven.
How To Reheat Leftovers Lasagne Express?
- In The Oven: Preheat to 180°C (350°F). Cover with foil and reheat for 20-30 minutes, uncovering for the last 5 minutes.
- In The Microwave: Heat a portion on a microwave-safe plate, covered, for 2-3 minutes on high.
- On The Stove: Heat in a skillet over medium heat for 5-10 minutes, covered, stirring occasionally.
What To Serve With Lasagne Express?
This hearty lasagne pairs well with a simple green salad, garlic bread, steamed vegetables, or a side of roasted potatoes. It also can be served alongside a light cucumber salad, fresh tomato salad, sautéed spinach, or a side of pickled vegetables for a delicious dinner.
Mary Berry Lasagne Express Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 500
- Total Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
- Sodium: 850mg
- Potassium: 600mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 42g
- Dietary Fiber: 3g
- Sugars: 7g
- Protein: 25g
More Mary Berry Recipe:
- Mary Berry Autumn Beef Pie With Filo Crust
- Mary Berry Crab Linguine
- Mary Berry Spaghetti Alle Vongole
- Mary Berry Lentil Shepherd’s Pie
- Mary Berry Pork Stroganoff
Mary Berry Lasagne Express
Description
Mary Berry’s Lasagne Express is made with pork sausage meat, chestnut mushrooms, baby spinach, full-fat crème fraîche, passata, sun-dried tomato paste, and mature Cheddar cheese. This easy Lasagne Express recipe creates a delicious dinner that takes about 55 minutes to prepare and can serve up to 6 people.
Ingredients
For the Pork and Spinach Sauce:
For the Tomato Sauce:
Instructions
- Pre-soak Lasagne Sheets: Soak the dried lasagne sheets in recently boiled water until they are soft. This will prevent them from being too hard or chewy after baking.
- Use Fresh Spinach: For the best flavor and texture, use fresh baby spinach instead of frozen spinach. This helps keep the sauce vibrant and flavorful.
- Avoid Overcooking the Meat: Brown the sausage meat well but don’t overcook it. This ensures the meat stays tender and flavorful.
- Check for Seasoning: Taste the pork and spinach sauce and the tomato sauce before assembling the lasagne. Adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper to your preference.
- Allow the Lasagne to Rest: Let the lasagne sit for 10 minutes after baking. This helps it set and makes it easier to cut into neat portions.
Notes
- Pre-soak Lasagne Sheets: Soak the dried lasagne sheets in recently boiled water until they are soft. This will prevent them from being too hard or chewy after baking.
- Use Fresh Spinach: For the best flavor and texture, use fresh baby spinach instead of frozen spinach. This helps keep the sauce vibrant and flavorful.
- Avoid Overcooking the Meat: Brown the sausage meat well but don’t overcook it. This ensures the meat stays tender and flavorful.
- Check for Seasoning: Taste the pork and spinach sauce and the tomato sauce before assembling the lasagne. Adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper to your preference.
- Allow the Lasagne to Rest: Let the lasagne sit for 10 minutes after baking. This helps it set and makes it easier to cut into neat portions.
Mary Berry Lasagne Express