G’s Famous Chicken Vegetable Lasagna

A warm, hearty lasagna packed with flavors and loaded with fresh vegetables. This lighter version uses chicken mince and a full mix of colorful vegetables without losing any of the comfort of a classic lasagna. Perfect for family dinners or weekly meal prep.

500g chicken mince

1 large carrot

1 large white onion

1 large zucchini

1 large green pepper

1 large red pepper

2 sticks of celery

1 can sweet corn (420g)

1 can diced tomatoes with Italian herbs (800g)

3 Tbsp tomato puree

3 Tbsp sugar

3 Tbsp minced garlic

12 large San Remo lasagna sheets

1/4 cup Dried Italian herbs

MEAT AND SAUCE INGREDIENTS

MEAT SAUCE METHOD

Chop all vegetables into small, even pieces

Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat

Add the minced garlic and cook until fragrant

Add the chicken mince and cook until browned

Add the chopped vegetables and cook until they begin to soften

Stir in the tomato puree, sugar, and dried Italian herbs

Add the diced tomatoes and sweet corn

Simmer on low heat until the sauce thickens and the vegetables are cooked through

Taste and adjust seasoning if needed

CHEESE SAUCE INGREDIENTS

188g butter

3 Tbsp plain flour

6 cups full‑fat milk

400g tasty cheese

CHEESE SAUCE METHOD

Melt butter in a saucepan

Add flour and whisk for 1 minute

Slowly add milk while whisking

Cook until the sauce thickens

Add the tasty cheese and stir until melted and smooth

Remove from heat and set aside

ASSEMBLY

Preheat oven to 180°C (fan‑forced)

Spread a thin layer of meat sauce in the baking dish

Add lasagna sheets

Add meat sauce

Add cheese sauce

Repeat layers 3–4 times

Add topping mixture evenly over the top

BAKING

bake for 20–25 minutes until golden brown on 160°C (fan‑forced) you can adjust the heat so you don't burn the cheese you really only need the lasagna sheets to cook.

Rest for 10–15 minutes before slicing.

NOTES AND TIPS

Use fresh vegetables for the best flavour

Resting time helps the lasagna set properly before slicing

Add extra herbs for a stronger flavour

Can be assembled the day before and kept in the fridge

Freezes well for up to 3 months

Swap veggies like spinach, mushrooms or eggplant if you want

Use any cheese you like depending on your taste