Beef-and-kale lasagne

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C.
2. Bring a large saucepan of salted water to a boil. Cook the lasagne sheets three at a time, stirring often to prevent them from sticking together. Place on a plate and set aside.
3. Heat the olive oil in a large frying pan. Fry the onion and leek until soft, about 5 minutes, then add the garlic and fry for 2 minutes until fragrant. Add the beef mince and brown for 8–10 minutes. Season to taste.
4. Place the kale in a blender with the water, season to taste and blend until smooth. Add to the mince and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring often.
5. Place a lasagne sheet in the base of an ovenproof dish, add a layer of béchamel sauce, then a layer of mince and finally a layer of ricotta. Repeat until all the ingredients are used up.
6. Top with the mozzarella and bake for 25 minutes, or until bubbling and golden. Serve warm, with a fresh salad on the side.
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Photographs: Toby Murphy
Production: Khanya Mzongwana
Food Assistant: Unathi Taffa