Ham, Spinach and Mozzarella Lasagne

By: Deborah

Use leftover ham in this delicious ham, spinach and mozzarella lasagne. Layered with spinach and melted cheese, it's a comforting family pasta bake.

PREP: 15

COOK: 45

TOTAL: 1

Servings: 6 people

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Equipment

Ingredients

500 g (1.1 lb) spinach
2 tbsp olive oil
4 cloves garlic crushed
2 large trimmed leeks (approx. 500g) washed and finely chopped
salt and freshly ground black pepper
300 g (10.6 oz) tub half fat crème fraîche
250 g (8.8 oz) grated mozzarella
300 g (10.6 oz) thick cut ham chopped or shredded
300 g (10.6 oz) fresh lasagne sheets or 12 sheets of dried pasta – 225g (see Notes)
2 tbsp parmesan finely grated

Instructions

Put the spinach in a large colander and pour over a kettle of just boiled water. Leave to drain and cool.
Heat the olive oil in a large frying pan over a medium low heat, then add the garlic, leeks and lots of seasoning. Cook on a gentle heat for 10 to 15 minutes or until softened, stirring occasionally.
Heat the oven to 190C/fan 170C/gas 5. Reserve 4 tbsp of the crème fraîche and a handful of the mozzarella. Stir the remaining crème fraîche into the leeks. Squeeze the excess water out of the spinach, roughly chop and stir into the leek mixture. Cook for 2 minutes then season, to taste. Divide the ham and the rest of the mozzarella into 3 piles.
To assemble, put a thin layer of sauce in a 20cm x 30cm baking dish. Top with lasagne sheets, one third of the remaining sauce, one third ham and one third mozzarella. Repeat with another layer of pasta, one third of the sauce, ham and mozzarella. Add another layer of pasta, sauce, ham and mozzarella then finish with a layer of pasta. Spread over the reserved crème fraîche and sprinkle the remaining mozzarella and parmesan on top. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until golden and bubbling.
Let it rest for 5 to 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

If you’re unable to get fresh lasagne sheets, use 12 sheets of dried pasta (3 sheets per layer). Boil them in salted water for 8 to 10 minutes before assembling at step 4.
Optional variations:
- Tomato-based ham and spinach lasagne - a tomato sauce can provide a brighter, slightly tangy contrast to the ham and mozzarella.
- Ham, spinach and mushroom lasagne - add sliced mushrooms for extra savoury flavour. Cook off excess moisture before layering so the filling doesn't make the lasagne watery.
- Spinach and mozzarella lasagne without ham - leave out the ham and adjust the seasoning to make a vegetarian version. Check that the cheeses and sauce are suitable for vegetarians.
This ham, spinach and mozzarella lasagne recipe is easily adapted if you’re cooking for less or more people.

Nutrition

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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