The Australian Women’s Weekly Food

Do-ahead dinners from the freezer

MUSHROOM & KALE LASAGNE

PREP & COOK TIME 1 HOUR 20 MINUTES MAKES 6 PORTIONS

KALE BÉCHAMEL SAUCE

60g butter
1/3 cup (50g) plain flour
1 litre (4 cups) milk, warmed
½ bunch kale (250g), stems removed, leaves shredded
½ tsp ground nutmeg
1 cup (80g) grated parmesan

MUSHROOM & KALE LASAGNE

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
800g Swiss brown mushrooms, sliced
1 medium onion (150g), chopped finely
2 cloves garlic, chopped finely
1 tablespoon thyme leaves
250g fresh lasagne sheets
225g bocconcini, sliced thinly
½ cup (40g) grated parmesan

ASSEMBLY INGREDIENT

60g salad leaves

KALE BÉCHAMEL SAUCE

Heat butter in a heavy-based saucepan over medium heat until melted and starting to bubble. Add flour; cook, stirring continuously, for 4 minutes until a pale straw colour. Remove pan from heat. Add half the milk, whisking until smooth. Add remaining milk, whisking until smooth. Return to heat, stirring, for 5 minutes until thickened. Stir through kale and nutmeg

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