Craving lasagne? Why not create this tasty Paleo-friendly version using vegetables? This recipe uses slices of butternut squash to mimic the pasta and combined with a tangy tomato sauce and of course the mince it’s delish J And it won’t leave you feeling bloated and lethargic after eating. Result I say!!! The recipe serves 4 and takes approx 40 mins.

INGREDIENTS

• 500g organic beef or turkey mince
• 2 red onions chopped
• 4 cloves garlic crushed
• 500mls organic, no added sugar, tomato & basil sauce
• 3 roasted red peppers
• 1 tbsp coconut oil
• Handful fresh basil
• 1 small butternut squash

INSTRUCTIONS

• Pre-heat oven to 220c
• Brown the mince, and add the onions and garlic
• Peel the squash, cut into thick slices like sheets of lasagne
• In a blender, puree the tomato sauce, red peppers, oil and basil
• In an oven dish, use tomato sauce to lightly cover the bottom
• Spoon over some mince
• Layer the squash evenly on top trying not to overlap
• Repeat the layers until all ingredients used up
• Reserve enough sauce to cover the top
• Bake for 45 minutes
• Leave to stand for 15mins to solidify
• Serve with a green salad