Lasagne - how to make it healthier?

Baileys_Babe

I make low fat white sauce with (basic/value) powdered skimmed milk, (basic/value) cornflour, water and seasoning, all of which are in my store cupboard.

Jasper27_2

Kelinik, I use frozen quorn mince to make lasagne and refreeze it. It tastes fine and we've never been ill.

meames_2

I use quak ( or lowfat soft cheese), skimnmed mik and yougurt tomak ethe sauce.

Nigella_2

1/2 fat cheese an idea

I've made lasagne with ratatouille before and tasty / healthy.

Kelinik

Jasper27 wrote: »

Kelinik, I use frozen quorn mince to make lasagne and refreeze it. It tastes fine and we've never been ill.

That's good to know, I've always wondered why it says not to. I might contact them and ask just to see what they say!

Wonder_Girl

I use quark with an egg, some herbs, a bit of mustard powder and some grated parmesan, it's scummy, I also make this and add a bit if chopped bacon and onion to stir into pasta, goes down a treat.

pmorrisjones

I always make my white/cheese sauce with any flour that I need to use up (even if a bit out of date). Its only for thickening so have always used normal flour (didn't know to use cornflour - my recipe just says flour). So don't buy cornflour specially.

trying-very-trying

Kelinik, maybe it means not to refreeze the quorn without cooking it first.

ClaireLR

pmorrisjones wrote: »

I always make my white/cheese sauce with any flour that I need to use up (even if a bit out of date). Its only for thickening so have always used normal flour (didn't know to use cornflour - my recipe just says flour). So don't buy cornflour specially.

So could I use SR flour for this then? Was thinking of making the cornflour/milk version and adding some mustard powder and a small amount of super strong cheese.

Just wanted to check something, a few people have mentioned about draining the mince and then pouring hot water over it. Does this not make the meat chewy/tasteless? I'm tempted to try it but dont want to realise I don't like it once the finished product is made!

Thanks for all the suggestions.

Raspberry_Swirl

I use white sauce rather than a cheese sauce and find it doesn't taste any different once layered up.

I sprinkle some strong cheddar on the top so it browns nicely and has a little cheesy taste.