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Greek lamb & courgette lasagne

If you fancy lasagne but want a lighter version of the classic (or simply don’t have any lasagne sheets in the house), try this mash-up recipe.

■ Serves 4

400g lamb mince
1 onion, finely chopped
4 garlic cloves, crushed
1 heaped tbsp tomato purée
1 tbsp dried oregano
½ tsp ground cinnamon
400g can chopped tomatoes
300ml hot lamb stock
2 large courgettes, thinly sliced lengthways

FOR THE TOPPING

100g feta, crumbled
200ml soured cream
1 egg, beaten small

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