Spinach And Ham Lasagne Recipes

HAM 'N' CHEESE LASAGNA

Steps:

• In a large skillet, saute the mushrooms, celery, carrots and onion in oil for 4-5 minutes or until crisp-tender. Add ham and garlic; cook 1-2 minutes longer or until garlic is tender. In a small bowl, combine the flour and cream; stir into ham mixture. Add tomatoes and pepper., Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 8-10 minutes or until heated through (sauce will be thin). , In a small bowl, combine the cheeses. Place three noodles in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish; top with a third of the sauce and a third of the cheese mixture. Repeat layers twice., Cover and bake at 350° for 30 minutes. Uncover; bake 15-20 minutes longer or until bubbly and cheese is melted. Let stand for 20 minutes before cutting.

CHEESY HAM HOCK, SPINACH & RICOTTA LASAGNE

Steps:

• Melt the butter in a pan until foaming, then stir in the flour to make a paste. Cook for 2 mins. Remove from the heat and gradually whisk in the milk. Add the bay leaf, return to the heat, and bring to a simmer. Cook for 4-5 mins, whisking continuously until thickened. Remove from the heat and whisk in 50g parmesan, the mustard and cayenne pepper. Season to taste.
• Put the spinach in a large pan with 50ml boiling water, cover and leave for 2-3 mins to wilt. Drain and leave to cool. Put the spinach in a clean tea towel and squeeze out any excess water. Transfer to a food processor and pulse to roughly chop, then add the ricotta and pulse again to combine. Grate in some nutmeg, then season.
• Heat the oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Remove the bay leaf from the sauce, then spoon a quarter into the bottom of a 24 x 28cm baking dish. Top with a third of the ricotta and spinach mixture, a third of the ham, then 4 lasagne sheets (overlap them slightly if needed). Repeat with the remaining ingredients, finishing with a layer of sauce. Top with the remaining parmesan and the mozzarella. Bake for 45-50 mins or until golden, covering halfway through if it's starting to brown.

CHICKEN & HAM LASAGNE

Steps:

• Put the chicken breasts in a medium saucepan with the onion, bay leaves and wine. Pour over just enough water to cover, around 200ml. Put a lid on top and bring to a gentle simmer. Poach gently for 15 mins or until the chicken is just cooked. Transfer the chicken to a board and strain the liquid into a jug.
• Melt the butter in a large non-stick saucepan over a medium heat. Stir in the flour with a wooden spoon and cook for about a minute. Gradually add the milk, a little at a time, stirring well between each addition to ensure the sauce stays smooth. Once all the milk has been added, stir in the reserved cooking liquid and continue cooking for a further 2-3 mins. Adjust the seasoning to taste. Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6.
• Cut the chicken into small chunks and stir into the saucepan. Add the ham and spinach and cook until the spinach has wilted. Spoon a third of the chicken mixture into the base of a 3-litre lasagne dish (about 26 x 18cm). Top with a third of the lasagne sheets. Repeat the layers twice more, ending with lasagne. Scatter the mozzarella and Parmesan on top and season with black pepper. Can be frozen at this stage (see below). Bake for about 25 mins or until the lasagne is tender, the topping is well browned and the filling hot.

SPINACH AND HAM LASAGNE

Steps:

• Cook lasagne noodles in boiling and salted water for 10-12 minutes, until al dente. Drain and rinse with cold water.
• Meanwhile, cook spinach; drain.
• For sauce, in a medium saucepan combine milk, cornstarch, and onion. Cook and stir till thickened and bubbly. Cook and stir 2 minutes more.
• Spread 2 tablespoons sauce on the bottom of a 10x6x2 inch baking dish. Stir ham and italian seasoning into remaining sauce.
• Arrange 3 lasagne noodles in the dish. Spread 1/3 of the sauce. Layer spinach atop. Layer another 1/3 of the sauce, the ricotta, and half of the mozzarella. Place remaining noodles atop. Top with the remaining sauce and mozzarella.
• Bake at 375 degrees for 30 to 35 minutes or until heated through. Let stand ten minutes before serving.

WHITE CHICKEN AND HAM LASAGNA

Steps:

• Cook noodles in boiling water, according to package directions. Drain.
• In Large saucepan, melt butter.
• Into butter, blend flour, onion, garlic and pepper.
• Add broth and milk.
• Cook, stirring until bubbly and thickened.
• Stir in 1/2 of the Parmesan cheese.
• Spread 1 cup sauce in the bottom of a greased 9x13-inch pan.
• Stir mushrooms into remaining sauce.
• Place layer of 3 noodles over sauce in pan.
• Then top with chicken, 1/2 spinach, 1/3 shredded mozzarella cheese, and 2 cups of sauce.
• Next, layer 3 more noodles, followed by ham, 1/2 spinach, 1/3 mozzarella cheese, and 2 cups of sauce.
• Next, layer final 3 lasagna noodles, followed by 2 cups sauce, and final 1/3 mozzarella cheese.
• Sprinkle remaining parmesan cheese over top.
• Bake in 350°F oven until heated through. (about 30-40 minutes).