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Mushroom and kale lasagne

MAKES 6 PORTIONS PREP AND COOK TIME

1 HOUR 20 MINUTES

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
800g Swiss brown mushrooms, sliced
1 medium onion (150g), chopped finely
2 cloves garlic, chopped finely
1 tablespoon thyme leaves
250g fresh lasagne sheets
225g bocconcini, sliced thinly
½ cup (40g) grated parmesan

KALE BÉCHAMEL SAUCE

60g butter
⅓ cup (50g) plain flour
1 litre (4 cups) milk, warmed
½ bunch kale (250g), stems removed, leaves shredded
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 cup (80g) grated parmesan

ASSEMBLY INGREDIENT

60g salad leaves

1 KALE BÉCHAMEL SAUCE Heat butter in a heavy-based saucepan over medium heat until melted and starting to bubble. Add flour; cook, stirring continuously, for 4 minutes until a pale straw colour. Remove pan from heat. Add half the milk, whisking until smooth. Add remaining milk, whisking until smooth. Return to heat, stirring, for 5 minutes until thickened. Stir through kale and nutmeg until kale wilts. Stir in parmesan to combine; season.

Preheat oven to 180°C (160°C fan-forced). Heat oil in a large heavy-based frying pan over medium heat. Cook mushrooms, onion and garlic, stirring, for 15 minutes until browned

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