Tesco Lasagne: A Delicious & Easy Recipe Guide

Lasagne is a classic comfort food, and Tesco offers a range of ingredients to make it easily at home. This guide provides a delicious and straightforward Tesco lasagne recipe, focusing on readily available ingredients and simple steps. We'll also explore variations and tips for optimizing your Tesco lasagne experience.

Ingredients: Your Tesco Shopping List

This recipe uses readily available ingredients from Tesco. Adjust quantities based on your desired serving size.

• Meat: 500g Tesco Finest Beef Mince (or your preferred mince)
• Pasta: 1 pack Tesco Lasagne Sheets (oven-ready is convenient)
• Sauce: 1 jar Tesco's Finest Tomato & Basil Pasta Sauce (or your preferred pasta sauce)
• Cheese: 250g Tesco Mature Cheddar Cheese, grated (plus extra for topping)
• Vegetables: 1 large onion, finely chopped; 2 carrots, finely chopped; 2 celery sticks, finely chopped (optional, but adds depth of flavor)
• Other: 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 tsp dried oregano; 1 tsp dried basil; Salt and pepper to taste; 50g Tesco Parmesan cheese, grated (optional)

Step-by-Step Tesco Lasagne Recipe:

1. Prepare the Meat Sauce: Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the onion, carrot, and celery (if using) and cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes. Add the mince and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned. Drain off any excess fat.
2. Simmer the Sauce: Stir in the tomato sauce, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat and cook for 15-20 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
3. Assemble the Lasagne: Preheat your oven to 180°C (160°C fan/Gas Mark 4). Spread a thin layer of meat sauce in the bottom of a large ovenproof dish. Top with a layer of lasagne sheets, slightly overlapping if necessary. Repeat the layers of meat sauce and pasta, ending with a layer of pasta.
4. Cheese it Up: Spread the grated cheddar cheese evenly over the top layer of pasta. Sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese (optional).
5. Bake to Perfection: Cover the dish with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for a further 15-20 minutes, or until the cheese is golden brown and bubbly, and the lasagne is heated through.
6. Rest & Serve: Let the lasagne rest for 10-15 minutes before slicing and serving.

Tips for the Perfect Tesco Lasagne:

• Pre-cooking the pasta: For extra-tender pasta, consider pre-cooking the lasagne sheets according to the package instructions before layering.
• Adding vegetables: Experiment with adding other vegetables like mushrooms, peppers, or spinach to your meat sauce for extra flavor and nutrition.
• Spice it up: Add a pinch of chilli flakes to the meat sauce for a spicy kick.
• White Lasagne: For a vegetarian option, omit the mince and substitute with ricotta cheese and vegetables.

Tesco Lasagne Variations:

• Chicken Lasagne: Replace beef mince with cooked chicken breast, shredded.
• Vegetarian Lasagne: Omit the meat and use lentils or vegetables as a base.
• Seafood Lasagne: Use cooked prawns or salmon with a creamy sauce.

Conclusion: Your Tesco Lasagne Adventure Awaits!

This recipe provides a delicious and easy guide to making lasagne using readily available ingredients from Tesco. Remember to experiment with different flavors and ingredients to create your perfect Tesco lasagne experience. Enjoy!