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Mary Berry Lasagne Recipe with Crème Fraîche

Mary Berry Lasagne Recipe with Crème Fraîche
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Mary Berry’s version of lasagne replaces the classic white sauce with a mixture of crème fraîche, egg, and cheese. This makes the dish quicker, lighter, and easier to prepare while still keeping it rich, creamy, and delicious.

Ingredients

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For the Meat Sauce:

  • 2 tbsp olive oil

  • 1 onion, finely chopped

  • 2 garlic cloves, crushed

  • 750g beef mince

  • 1 carrot, finely diced

  • 400g chopped tomatoes

  • 2 tbsp tomato purée

  • 150ml beef stock

  • 1 tsp dried oregano

  • 1 tsp dried basil

  • Salt and pepper to taste

For the Crème Fraîche Topping:

  • 300ml crème fraîche

  • 1 large egg

  • 100g grated cheddar or parmesan

  • Salt and pepper

To Assemble:

  • 9–12 lasagne sheets (fresh or dried)

  • Extra cheese for topping

Instructions

Step 1: Make the Meat Sauce

Heat oil in a large pan. Add onions and carrots, cooking until tender. Stir in garlic for 1 minute.

Step 2: Brown the Beef

Add mince and cook until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks.

Step 3: Add Tomatoes and Seasonings

Stir in chopped tomatoes, tomato purée, oregano, basil, salt, pepper, and beef stock.

Step 4: Simmer the Sauce

Lower the heat and let the mixture simmer for 25–30 minutes, thickening into a rich, hearty sauce.

Step 5: Prepare the Crème Fraîche Topping

In a bowl, whisk together crème fraîche, egg, grated cheese, salt, and pepper until smooth.

Step 6: Assemble the Lasagne

Add a thin layer of meat sauce to the baking dish, followed by lasagne sheets. Repeat layers until ingredients are used, ending with pasta.

Step 7: Spread the Crème Fraîche Topping

Pour the crème fraîche mixture over the top layer, spreading it evenly.

Step 8: Add Cheese on Top

Sprinkle extra grated cheese for a golden, bubbly finish.

Step 9: Bake

Bake at 200°C (180°C fan) / 400°F for 30–35 minutes, or until bubbling and golden.

Step 10: Rest and Serve

Let the lasagne rest for 10 minutes before serving—this helps the layers set beautifully.

Find it online: https://maryberrycooks.co.uk/mary-berry-lasagne-recipe-with-creme-fraiche/