Children's Lasagna Viva Italia

Ingredients for 6 servings:

• 2 pts. creamed spinach, frozen
• 1 point lasagna sheet(s)
• 1 can of tomatoes, chopped
• 1 carrot(s)
• 1 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 onion(s)
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp vegetable broth, instant
• n. B. spice(s), e.g. pepper, chili, sugar, herb salt
• n. B. Herbs, dried or fresh, e.g. basil, oregano, thyme
• 2 tbsp butter
• 2 tbsp flour
• 750 ml milk
• 1 tsp vegetable broth, instant
• n. B. Pfeffer
• e.g. nutmeg
• 1 ball of mozzarella
• 200 g grated cheese, e.g. Grana Padana, Emmental, Gouda
• 1 cup crème fraîche with herbs

Instructions

Working time approx. 45 minutes; Cooking/baking time approx. 40 minutes; Total time approx. 1 hour 25 minutes

Vegetarian, delicious, and with an extra portion of vegetables snuck in. Not just for kids, but for the whole family!

For the green layer, thaw the spinach in a saucepan or microwave. Meanwhile, for the red layer, peel the carrot and onion, chop them finely in a food processor, and sauté them in a little olive oil. Deglaze with the chopped tomatoes, stir in the tomato paste, and season with stock, pepper, and herbs. Blend again if necessary to remove any large chunks of vegetables and season with a little sugar and salt. For the white layer (béchamel sauce), sauté the butter and flour in a saucepan, deglaze with the milk, and thicken while stirring. If lumps do form, blend them with a hand blender. If you’re unsure about making a béchamel sauce, perhaps use a little more butter than flour at first; this will ensure it turns out well. Season the light sauce with stock powder or herb salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Preheat the oven to 190°C. Slice the mozzarella. Line a large baking dish with the lasagna sheets and alternate layers of sauce. If you like, sprinkle a little cheese on top of each spinach layer. Spread the crème fraîche on the last layer of lasagna sheets and any leftover béchamel sauce. Top with the mozzarella slices and sprinkle with grated cheese. Bake in the oven for about 30-45 minutes, until the pasta sheets are tender. Tip: You can of course sneak other vegetables into the vegetable and tomato sauce, such as zucchini, eggplant, bell peppers, celery, and garlic. However, it shouldn’t have a strong flavor, and the vegetables must be finely chopped. This lasagna is therefore ideal for using up leftover vegetables.