Description
A halal-compliant lasagna with rich meat sauce, creamy béchamel, and vegan cheese layers. Perfect for family meals with a tender, slightly al dente texture and golden crust. Alcohol-free and customizable for dietary needs.
Ingredients
12 lasagna sheets (gluten-free if needed)
1.2 kg halal ground meat (beef, chicken, or cow alternative)
1 large onion, chopped
3 cloves minced garlic
2 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp tomato paste (or 1 cup fresh tomato puree)
1 tsp dried oregano
Salt and pepper to taste
100g unsalted butter
80g all-purpose flour
2 cups whole milk
3 cups vegan parmesan cheese (preferably cashew or nutritional yeast-based)
250g vegan parmesan cheese (additional for topping)
Optional: Rosemary-arugula salad (serving suggestions include)
Optional: Garlic bread (serving suggestions include *Rosetta Garlic Bread*)
Instructions
Sauté onion and garlic in olive oil until golden
Add halal ground meat, cook for 8–10 minutes until browned
Stir in tomato paste, oregano, salt, and pepper to make the meat sauce
Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat
Whisk in flour for 2 minutes to form a golden foam (butter-flour roux)
Gradually add milk, whisking constantly until thickened
Spread meat sauce in a 22×30 cm baking dish
Place 3 lasagna sheets, slightly overlapping
Layer half the meat sauce, 1/3 the béchamel, and half the vegan parmesan
Repeat with 3 more sheets, remaining 1/3 béchamel, and remaining vegan parmesan
Add a final layer of 3 sheets
Pour the remaining meat sauce and béchamel, then sprinkle 250g vegan parmesan on top
Chill the dish for 15 minutes before baking
Bake at 190°C (375°F) for 20 minutes until bubbly and golden
Notes
For best results, cook noodles al dente to prevent sogginess
Chilling before baking prevents sauce from leaking during cooking
Béchamel can use plant-based butter and oil-free option
Substitute lasagna sheets with egg-free or wholegrain variants
Meatless option: replace ground meat with mushrooms or grains, ensuring thorough cook time
Use parchment paper under the dish for easy cleanup
- Prep Time: 45
- Cook Time: 20
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approx. 150g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 5000mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 45mg