My lasagna is based on the premis that I want it ASAP! like the sound of yours though John I must admit... Will experiment with some other things though. all in good time.
another goodun is meat balls.
50/50 pork and beef with oregano, italian seasoning & breadcrumbs (always better with slighly stale bread I find...) Make up in bowl, into relatively small balls.
Passatta with gently softened pureed onion & garlic, bit of puree... oregano, italian seasoning, basil & marjoram adds a good flavour. add meatballs to this when gently bubbling and simmer for 40 minutes or so... very good. Serve with spaghetti (and grated cheese of your choice) a little messy but good all the same.
Love making Chilli too! Always tastes better if you leave it for a day after cooking, I find it brings out a little more flavour, had it tonight!
Fry onion and a clove of garlic. add mixed herbs/basil/oregano/HOT chilli powder (flakes or fresh chilli is better!)
Add mince and cook off.
To this add a couple of tins of tomato and a tin of mixed chilli beans. bring to the boil, simmer for at least 20 minutes.
Now start on rice or, if you are me baked spud (which should have been on for a while now, so much better from the oven!)
When you've got about five minutes remaining add a little sweet chilli sauce and freshly ground pepper, taste, if not perfect add more spice or a little sugar... add one chopped pepper, continue to simmer. I like my peppers with a bit of bite!
Serve with a bit of cheese. lovely...
Mmmm... good stuff.