Recipe of the Week

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Welcome to the WarDad Recipe of the Week—where every meal is built for strength, endurance, and legacy. These aren’t just recipes—they’re battle plans for the body.

Each week, you’ll get:

• High-protein, fiber-rich, alkaline-balanced meals
• Quick prep, full flavor, warrior-tested ingredients
• Macros that match your mission
• Tips to fuel the man you’re becoming

Whether you’re building muscle, cutting fat, or showing your kids what discipline looks like—this is your kitchen battlefield.

Eat like a warrior. Lead like a king.
New recipe drops every Monday. Let the fork be your sword.

🍝 WarDad Recipe of the Week: Legacy Lasagna (Cheat Day Edition)

Family-favorite, layered with bold red wine mince sauce and creamy white cheese sauce.

🥘 Ingredients (Serves 6–8)

For the Red Mince Sauce

• 500g beef mince (grass-fed preferred)
• 1 onion, finely diced
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 can (400g) tomato soup (instead of crushed tomatoes)
• ½ cup red wine (bold, dry red)
• ½ cup kalamata olives, sliced
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp paprika
• Salt & cracked pepper

For the Creamy White Cheese Sauce

• 1 tbsp butter
• 1 tbsp plain flour
• 1 cups milk (warm)
• 2 cup mozzarella cheese (shredded)
• ½ cup parmesan cheese (grated)
• Pinch of nutmeg (optional)
• Salt & pepper to taste

For Layering

• 1 box lasagna sheets (fresh or dry)
• Extra mozzarella + parmesan for topping

🔥 Instructions

1. Red Wine Mince Sauce
• Heat olive oil in a pan. Sauté onion & garlic until soft.
• Add mince, cook until browned. Stir in tomato paste, then deglaze pan with red wine. Let it simmer for 2–3 mins.
• Stir in tomato soup, oregano, paprika, olives, salt & pepper.
• Simmer gently for 15–20 minutes until thick and rich.
2. White Cheese Sauce (Béchamel)
• Melt butter in saucepan, whisk in flour. Cook 1–2 mins.
• Gradually whisk in warm milk until smooth & thickened.
• Stir in mozzarella, parmesan, nutmeg, salt & pepper until creamy.
3. Layer the Legacy
• In a baking dish:
1. Red mince sauce
2. Lasagna sheets
3. White cheese sauce
4. Repeat layers
5. Finish with white sauce + mozzarella & parmesan
4. Bake
• Cover with foil, bake at 180°C (350°F) for 30 mins.
• Remove foil, bake another 15–20 mins until bubbling and golden.

💥 Macros (Approx. per serve)

• Protein: 34g
• Carbs: 38g
• Fats: 23g
• Calories: ~560

🧠 WarDad Wisdom

“Cheat day isn’t about indulgence — it’s about building memories. A meal this strong feeds more than the body — it feeds the tribe.”