Description
This cheat’s version of lasagne is perfect for the nights when you don’t have the time, or the energy to whip up a real deal lasagne. It’s packed full of flavour, delicious to eat and always a family-pleaser.
Ingredients
Scale
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, chopped finely
3 x 400g cans diced tomatoes
1 teaspoon white sugar
2 packets fresh spinach and ricotta tortellini
200g mozzarella cheese, sliced thickly
Salt and pepper, to season
Fresh basil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 200ºC fan-forced. Prepare a large dish, around 25cm x 25cm and 5cm deep. Spray with cooking spray.
- In a large saucepan, heat the oil over a medium to high heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook until just soft. Add in the tomatoes and bring to the boil. Add in the sugar, and mix.
- Turn the heat down to medium and let the sauce simmer for 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
- While the sauce is simmering, cook the tortellini in boiling water, as per the packet instructions. Drain and place into the prepared dish.
- Tear a handful of basil and stir through the tomato sauce, and then spoon over the cooked tortellini.
- Top with the sliced mozzarella and cook until golden, around 20-25 minutes. Top with a little extra basil once cooked. Serve while hot.
- Prep Time: 5
- Cook Time: 30
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6