Vegetarian lasagne
A hearty vegetarian twist on the classic, with earthy mushrooms, sweet tomatoes, and creamy layers making this just as comforting as the original.
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, crushed
- 750 g mixed mushrooms (button, chestnut, portobello), chopped
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tin chopped tomatoes (400 g)
- 1 tsp dried oregano (or fresh thyme)
- 50 g butter
- 50 g flour
- 750 ml ml milk
- 200 g mozzarella, grated
- 100 g vegetarian parmesan-style cheese, grated
- 250 g Serena lasagne sheets
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 180 °C.
- Heat olive oil in a large pan. Fry onion and garlic until soft. Add the mushrooms and cook until golden and reduced. Stir in tomato paste, chopped tomatoes, oregano, and a splash of water if needed. Simmer for 15 minutes, season well.
- Make a white sauce: melt butter in a pan, whisk in flour, then slowly add milk, whisking continuously until smooth and thick. Season with salt and pepper.
- In a baking dish, layer Serena lasagne sheets, mushroom ragù, white sauce, and cheese. Repeat layers, finishing with white sauce and a generous sprinkle of mozzarella and parmesan.
- Bake for 35–40 minutes until golden, bubbling, and crisp on top.
Lasagne Nacho Bake
A fun twist where Serena lasagne sheets are baked into chips and layered nacho-style with a hearty filling.
Ingredients
- 250 g Serena lasagne sheets
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 onion finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic crushed
- 400 g mixed beans (tin, drained)
- 1 tin chopped tomatoes (400 g)
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp oregano
- 200 g cheddar cheese grated
- 100 g mozzarella grated
- Fresh coriander (optional)
- Sour cream & guacamole (to serve)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 200 °C. Break Serena lasagne sheets into chip-sized pieces, brush with olive oil, sprinkle paprika and salt. Bake 8–10 minutes until crisp.250 g Serena lasagne sheets, 3 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 2 cloves garlic
- In a pan, fry onion and garlic. Add beans, chopped tomatoes, cumin, and oregano. Simmer until thick.1 onion, 400 g mixed beans, 1 tsp cumin, 1 tsp oregano, 1 tin chopped tomatoes (400 g)
- In a baking dish, scatter lasagne chips, spoon bean-tomato mix on top, and sprinkle cheese. Repeat layers.200 g cheddar cheese, 100 g mozzarella
- Bake 10–12 minutes until bubbling. Top with fresh coriander, sour cream, and guacamole.Fresh coriander, Sour cream & guacamole
Lamb & Rosemary Lasagne
A rustic Italian-inspired dish with rich lamb mince, fresh rosemary, and creamy béchamel.
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic crushed
- 500 g lamb mince
- 2 sprigs fresh rosemary finely chopped
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tin chopped tomatoes (400 g)
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon (optional, for warmth)
- 50 g butter
- 50 g flour
- 750 ml milk
- 200 g mozzarella grated
- 100 g parmesan grated
- 250 g Serena lasagne sheets
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 180 °C.
- Fry onion and garlic in oil until soft. Add lamb, rosemary, and cinnamon, cook until browned. Stir in tomato paste and chopped tomatoes, simmer 20 min.1 tbsp olive oil, 1 onion, 2 cloves garlic, 500 g lamb mince, 2 sprigs fresh rosemary, 2 tbsp tomato paste, 1 tsp ground cinnamon, 1 tin chopped tomatoes (400 g)
- Make a béchamel sauce as above.50 g butter, 50 g flour, 750 ml milk
- Layer Serena sheets, lamb sauce, béchamel, and cheese. Repeat, finish with white sauce and cheese.200 g mozzarella, 100 g parmesan, 250 g Serena lasagne sheets
- Bake 40 minutes until golden.
Bobotie-inspired beef lasagne
A proudly South African version of lasagne, flavoured with mild curry spices, chutney and topped with a creamy egg custard.
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp oil
- 1 onion finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic crushed
- 500 g beef mince
- 2 tbsp chutney
- 2 slices white bread soaked in 125 ml milk
- 2 tbsp raisins (optional)
- 2 eggs
- 250 ml milk
- 100 g grated cheddar
- 250 g Serena lasagne sheets
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 180 °C.
- Heat oil, fry onion and garlic until soft. Add mince and cook until browned. Stir in curry powder, chutney, soaked bread and raisins. Simmer for 10 minutes.1 tbsp oil, 1 onion, 2 cloves garlic, 500 g beef mince, 2 tbsp chutney, 2 tbsp raisins
- In a jug, whisk eggs with milk to make custard topping.250 ml milk
- Layer lasagne sheets, mince mixture and grated cheese in a dish. Repeat. Pour custard over the top.250 g Serena lasagne sheets
- Bake for 40–45 minutes until golden and set.
Classic homey beef lasagne
The lasagne everyone grew up with — rich beef mince, creamy white sauce, layers of pasta and melted cheese. Simple, hearty, and made with love.
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic crushed
- 500 g beef mince
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tin chopped tomatoes (400 g)
- 1 tsp mixed herbs
- 50 g butter
- 50 g flour
- 750 ml milk
- 200 g grated mozzarella
- 100 9 grated cheddar
- 250 g
Serena lasagne sheets
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 180 °C.
- Heat oil in a pan, fry onion and garlic until soft. Add beef mince and cook until browned. Stir in tomato paste, chopped tomatoes and herbs. Simmer for 15 minutes, season well.1 tbsp olive oil, 1 onion, 2 cloves garlic, 500 g beef mince
- Make a white sauce: melt butter, whisk in flour, then slowly add milk until smooth and thickened. Season with salt and pepper.50 g butter, 50 g flour, 750 ml milk
- In a baking dish, layer lasagne sheets, beef mince, white sauce and cheese. Repeat layers. Finish with white sauce and cheese on top.
- Bake for 35–40 minutes until golden and bubbling.250 g Serena lasagne sheets
Creamy chicken and spinach lasagne
Light and comforting, with tender chicken and spinach folded into a creamy white sauce.
Ingredients
- 500 g chicken breast cooked and shredded
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic crushed
- 200 g baby spinach
- 50 g butter
- 50 g flour
- 750 ml milk
- 200 ml cream
- 200 g mozzarella grated
- 100 g cheddar grated
- 250 g Serena lasagne sheets
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 180 °C.
- Heat oil in a pan, sauté onion and garlic until soft. Add chicken and spinach, season well.2 tbsp olive oil, 1 onion, 2 cloves garlic, 200 g baby spinach, 500 g chicken breast
- Make a white sauce: melt butter, whisk in flour, then slowly add milk until smooth. Stir in cream.50 g butter, 50 g flour, 750 ml milk, 200 ml cream
- Layer lasagne sheets, chicken mixture, white sauce and cheese in a baking dish. Repeat. Finish with cheese on top.200 g mozzarella, 250 g Serena lasagne sheets, 100 g cheddar
- Bake for 35–40 minutes until golden and bubbling.