Mushroom and lentil lasagna
serves 4
A mouthwatering meatless lasagna
made with mushrooms, lentils, tomatoes, oregano, rosemary, red wine
and a combination of Parmesan and mozzarella cheese. Perfect served
with a crisp salad on the side.
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive
oil
1 onion — finely chopped
8 oz (225g) sliced mushrooms (about 2½ cups)
14 oz (400g) canned brown lentils — rinsed and drained
2 garlic cloves — finely chopped
14 oz (400g) canned chopped tomatoes
2 tablespoons tomato paste
½ cup red wine
½ teaspoon dried rosemary
½ teaspoon dried oregano
1½ teaspoons salt
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 cups milk
4 tablespoons cornstarch (cornflour)
½ cup grated mozzarella cheese
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
8 oz (225g) dry lasagna sheets
PREHEAT the oven to 200°C/400°F. HEAT
the oil in a large frying pan over a medium heat and cook the onion
for 8 minutes, stirring occasionally. ADD the garlic and cook for 2
minutes. ADD the red wine, tomatoes, tomato paste, rosemary,
oregano, pepper and 1 teaspoon of salt and simmer, covered, for 5
minutes. ADD the mushrooms and lentils, return to a simmer, cover,
and cook for 5 minutes, then remove from the heat. HEAT 1¾ cups of
the milk plus the remaining ½ teaspoon of salt in a saucepan over a
medium-high heat until almost boiling. WHILE the milk is heating mix
together the remaining ¼ cup of milk with the cornstarch in a small
bowl until well combined. STIR the cornstarch mixture into the hot
milk in the saucepan and continue stirring until thickened. STIR in
the grated cheeses until well combined. SPOON a little of the
mushroom and lentil sauce into the bottom of a deep baking dish
(approximately 11 x 7 inches) and top with lasagna sheets. SPOON
over half of the remaining sauce, top with lasagna sheets, then top
with half the cheese sauce. REPEAT the layers, finishing with a
layer of cheese sauce on top. BAKE for 35 minutes, then remove from
the oven and let stand for 10 minutes before serving.
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