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Made the lasagna without the lasagna

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Brainfogtothemax · 05/01/2026 13:26

What to do?

Just prepped for dinner, did all the mince with tomatoes, onion etc and made the cheese sauce, boiled some potatoes and went to get the lasagna sheets and don’t have any.
Not feeling 100% so cba going to the shops, how can I make it into a proper meal? I have some pasta I could use instead, but what about the potatoes? Save them for tomorrow 🤷🏻‍♀️

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Mumandcarer80 · 05/01/2026 18:17

Just layer it with whatever veg you have in. I use courgette or sometimes sweet potato.

goodnesswhathappened · 05/01/2026 18:16

I love this thread, thanks OP. What are you cooking tomorrow?

Catsandfluffybankets · 05/01/2026 18:15

popcornandpotatoes · 05/01/2026 18:09

Just in case anyone doesn't know, cooking and cooling your starchy carbs like rice and potatoes develops resistant starch, so if you eat them as leftovers then next day it's very good form your gut health (obvs be careful with rice)

True ,apparently Japane women cottoned o to this year's ago.

KitWyn · 05/01/2026 18:15

Brainfogtothemax · 05/01/2026 14:38

They’re really soft, they’ll crumble, they’ve been boiled

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Shallow fry the boiled potatoes for breakfast (say with an egg and tomatoes/beans). Or fry to have as a side for tomorrow's dinner with other healthier veggies.

They will crisp up and be lovely! I agree wasting food is upsetting.

And I don't like potato salad either. Even in the summertime. It tastes of leftovers and mild regret.

AquaForce · 05/01/2026 18:11

Bobiverse · 05/01/2026 18:00

Shepherd’s pie is made with lamb mince, not beef. It has peas and onions and a brown gravy. Not a tomato dish. And no cheese sauce.

At least you 2 food weirdos found each other! Enjoy!

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In that case, OP served up Shepherds Lie Pie......

popcornandpotatoes · 05/01/2026 18:09

Just in case anyone doesn't know, cooking and cooling your starchy carbs like rice and potatoes develops resistant starch, so if you eat them as leftovers then next day it's very good form your gut health (obvs be careful with rice)

HoorayHattie · 05/01/2026 18:08

Brainfogtothemax · Today 14:47
I’ve taken on the suggestions, I will do the mince with mashed potato on top, then pour the cheese sauce over the top. Don’t know why but it seems a weird dish, no idea what to call it when Dh & Dd ask me

How about Brain Fog Pie?

TheHillIsMine · 05/01/2026 18:06

Brainfogtothemax · 05/01/2026 17:12

Not really feeling it tbh 😂

I don't mind a weird combo but 🤢

chaosmaker · 05/01/2026 18:05

Brainfogtothemax · 05/01/2026 14:47

I’ve taken on the suggestions, I will do the mince with mashed potato on top, then pour the cheese sauce over the top. Don’t know why but it seems a weird dish, no idea what to call it when Dh & Dd ask me

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Call it dinner and be done with it!

raspberrieswithchocolate · 05/01/2026 18:04

Brainfogtothemax · 05/01/2026 17:12

Not really feeling it tbh 😂

Does it taste ok? That's what is important! I'm sure it tastes fine, mince cooked in sauce, cheese, spuds- these are all comforting foods on a cold winter's evening. Have your family eaten it without complaint? Make sure they do the washing up and you get some rest since you're unwell.

All the talk of potatoes and mince here had me craving something similar so I made beef mince and onions in gravy and served with mashed potatoes, baby carrots, peas and broccoli. Very fast and simple (I used frozen veg and bisto gravy which might horrify some people here since I didn't make my own gravy!) but so tasty, I love mashed potatoes in winter, such a comfort food.

soupyspoon · 05/01/2026 18:00

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Oh god, poor OP, not only is she a poor cook but she is also, the worst insult in the world, 'boring'.

Poor thing.

Bobiverse · 05/01/2026 18:00

Brainfogtothemax · 05/01/2026 17:59

Well, Dh just sat down with it and said ‘Ooh Shepherds pie! Haven’t had this for years

Shepherd’s pie is made with lamb mince, not beef. It has peas and onions and a brown gravy. Not a tomato dish. And no cheese sauce.

At least you 2 food weirdos found each other! Enjoy!

IngridBurger · 05/01/2026 17:59

Henbags · 05/01/2026 17:38

I have a child too and you can cook it with wine as the wine will be cooked off as it evaporates.

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Yeah, I'm fairly sure they have kids in Italy too!

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Brainfogtothemax · 05/01/2026 17:59

Well, Dh just sat down with it and said ‘Ooh Shepherds pie! Haven’t had this for years

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Fimofriend · 05/01/2026 17:58

TeenLifeMum · 05/01/2026 13:27

Use layers of sliced potatoes and call it moussaka

Without abugergine? That is like tsatsiki without garlic.

soupyspoon · 05/01/2026 17:57

Brainfogtothemax · 05/01/2026 17:12

Not really feeling it tbh 😂

I would eat that any day of the week.

Apart from today

And perhaps tomorrow.

Catsandfluffybankets · 05/01/2026 17:56

This thread's hilarious 😂 Hope it makes it to the classics.

LiquoriceAllsorts2 · 05/01/2026 17:47

Never heard of potatoes with lasagne, sounds like a crazy combo

oncemoreuntothebeachdearfriends · 05/01/2026 17:45

.Damnation.

I forgot to add pasta to yesterday's roast beef dinner.

Hammy19 · 05/01/2026 17:44

Brainfogtothemax · 05/01/2026 14:51

I really don’t know at this point, everything I thought about lasagna since my childhood is a lie, Dh has never queried the boiled potatoes or cheese sauce though
I’m ringing my mum

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I think this is the best post I have ever seen on mumsnet 😂

OP, you are a legend!

Breadcat24 · 05/01/2026 17:39

Yes your ragu is shocking as well.
You need sofrito
Lasagne has bechamel not cheese sauce- some parmesan grated on the top.
So you are not making lasagne at all so do not stress about whatever you are making
Freeze the cooked potatoes and make the rest of it into a generic pasta bake

Henbags · 05/01/2026 17:38

Brainfogtothemax · 05/01/2026 17:31

And defo no wine…I have a child.

I have a child too and you can cook it with wine as the wine will be cooked off as it evaporates.

Bobiverse · 05/01/2026 17:34

Minjou · 05/01/2026 17:31

Ignore that poster, of course you can reheat potatoes again.

Once. You don’t reheat multiple times.

It sounded like she made them, let them go cold then reheated them a couple hours ago to mash them and then was going to reheat a 2nd time to serve them. Which you shouldn’t do. And since OP seems clueless about cooking, I’d worry about safe food storage.

If she only reheated them once when about to eat then that’s fine.

LilWoosmum82 · 05/01/2026 17:33

Rename it 'its just been xmas, leave me alone, don't complain and eat it or else' basically i wouldn't worry it sounds lush or shove some other pasta in. If they complain just tell them to sod off xx

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