Lazy Girl Lasagna

• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 onion, finely diced
• 2 tsp minced garlic
• 500 g lean beef mince
• 750 g bolognese or pasta sauce
• 2 cup chicken stock, plus extra if needed
• 1 cup ricotta
• 100 g cottage cheese
• Salt & black pepper, to taste
• Italian herbs, to taste
• 170 g lasagna sheets
• 1 cup grated mozzarella
• Fresh basil, for serving
• Parmesan, for serving

1. 1

   Heat the olive oil in a large, heavy-based pan over medium heat.

2. 2

   Add the onion and any optional chopped vegetables. Cook for 2–3 minutes.

3. 3

   Add the garlic, season with salt and black pepper, and cook for another 2 minutes or until softened.

4. 4

   Increase the heat to high. Add the beef mince and cook for about 5 minutes, breaking it apart as it cooks, until browned.

5. 5

   Add the pasta sauce, chicken stock, ricotta, cottage cheese, and Italian herbs. Season with a little more salt and pepper, mix well, and cook for 5 minutes.

6. 6

   Tear or snap the lasagna sheets into smaller pieces and add them to the pan.

7. 7

   Using tongs, gently submerge the pasta into the sauce, changing directions and spreading the pieces out as evenly as possible.

8. 8

   Cover and cook over the lowest heat according to the lasagna-sheet package instructions. The creator's took about 20 minutes.

9. 9

   Check the bottom occasionally to make it isn't catching, adding a splash of extra stock if the sauce becomes too thick.

10. 10

    Check the pasta with a fork—it should pierce the lasagna sheets easily when cooked.

11. 11

    Sprinkle the mozzarella over the top. Cover again until melted, or if your pan is oven-safe, place it under the broiler/grill for about 5 minutes until golden and bubbling.

12. 12

    Finish with fresh basil and Parmesan before serving.

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