Italian lasagne

Ingredients

• 3 aubergines, sliced lengthways
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 3 large garlic cloves, crushed
• 680ml jar passata
• ½ tbsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp sugar
• 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
• small bunch basil leaves, torn
• 100g parmesan, or vegetarian alternative, grated
• 125g ball mozzarella, torn
• 200g fresh lasagne sheets
• 5 tbsp breadcrumbs

Method

1. Heat grill to high. Arrange the aubergine slices on a baking sheet, brush with oil and season well. Grill for 2-3 mins each side until golden brown, set aside.
2. Heat oil in a saucepan. Fry the garlic for 1 min then pour in the passata. Simmer for 10 mins with the oregano, sugar and vinegar, then season and stir in the basil.
3. Assemble the lasagne in a roughly A4-sized baking dish. Spread a few tbsp of the tomato sauce over the base of the dish, followed by a layer of aubergine. Scatter over some Parmesan and mozzarella, then cover with a layer of lasagne. Repeat, finishing with a topping of Parmesan and mozzarella, and sprinkle on the breadcrumbs.
4. Allow to cool at this point for freezing, or heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6 and cook the lasagne for 25-30 mins until golden and bubbling.