Simple lasagne

Simple lasagne

Simple lasagne
  • Low phosphate
  • Low potassium
  • Low salt
  • Main meal
  • European
  • 90 minutes or less
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Chef

Lizzie Morey
Lizzie Morey

Kidney Kitchen Chef

This comforting lasagne is low in salt, potassium and phosphate.

Ingredients

A portion of the Kidney Kitchen basic mince and lentil mix

15g unsalted butter

10g cornflour

275ml milk

Black pepper

1 teaspoon dried mixed herbs

2 dried lasagne sheets

10g strong cheddar, grated

To serve

100g mixed salad leaves

Method

  1. Step 1

    Take a portion of the mince and lentil mix and defrost if it was frozen. Set aside to use in step 2. Preheat oven to 180Β°c. Make the white sauce by melting butter and mix in the flour, cook for 2 minutes. Gradually add in the milk, a little at a time, mix to a paste and then whisk in additional milk, keep whisking to avoid lumps. Once all the milk has been added, bring to a simmer and cook until thickens, stirring all the time. Add in black pepper and dried herbs.

  2. Step 2

    Put the mince mix into a small baking dish, cover with the lasagne sheets, break if necessary to fit your dish.

  3. Step 3

    Cover the lasagne sheets with the white sauce and top with cheddar. Place dish onto a baking tray and bake for 45 minutes.

  4. Step 4

    Once top is golden and bubbling, remove from oven and serve with the salad leaves.

Food facts

The main sources of carbohydrate are the lentils and the pasta. Values have been provided for those trained in insulin adjustment.

We have used a strong cheese to reduce the amount needed and hence the phosphate content of this recipe. However, you should still take a binder with this meal if you are prescribed one. To lower the potassium and phosphate content of this meal further, consider using an organic plant milk for the white sauce such as oat or soya.

This is a protein rich meal and would be suitable for anybody with increased protein requirements such as those receiving dialysis treatment.

This dish could be served with boiled vegetables if you have some already, to avoid buying the salad.

The lasagne can be stored in the fridge for up to 2 days if needed (re-heat so it is piping hot).

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