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Salmon Spinach Ricotta Lasagne with Pecorino and Hazelnut Salad

A healthy yet rich version of lasagne, combining smoked salmon, fresh spinach, and light ricotta, complemented by a crunchy salad.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 400

Ingredients
  

For the lasagne
  • 50 g Ricotta
  • 100 g Spinach Reserve 30g per person
  • 100 g Fresh lasagne sheets Cut to fit the baking dish
  • 115 g Hot smoked salmon flakes
  • 15 g Butter For the bechamel sauce
  • 15 tbsp Flour For the bechamel sauce
  • 275 ml Milk Use low-fat for a lighter option
  • 10 pinches Nutmeg To taste
  • 25 g Grated Pecorino To sprinkle on top
  • to taste Salt and pepper For seasoning
For the salad
  • 10 g Toasted hazelnuts Crushed
  • 30 g Semi dried tomatoes Chopped
  • 1/2 tbsp Olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp White wine vinegar
  • 1/2 tbsp Black balsamic vinegar
Vegetables
  • 1/2 piece Garlic head Finely chopped
  • 1/4 piece Onion Finely chopped
  • 1/2 piece Leek Washed and cut into thin half moons

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat oven to 220C (or 200C fan assisted).
  2. Finely chop the garlic and onion. Wash the leek and cut it into thin half moons. Crumble the ricotta into a small bowl.
  3. Heat a drizzle of olive oil in a saute pan over medium-high heat. Saute the onion, leek, and garlic for 4-6 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
  4. Set aside 30 g of spinach per person, then add the rest to the saute pan, cooking for 2-3 more minutes until wilted. Deglaze with 1/2 tsp white wine vinegar per person.
Bechamel Sauce
  1. Melt butter in a saucepan over medium-high heat, add flour and whisk for 1 minute to make a roux.
  2. Gradually add milk to make a homogeneous sauce, bring to boil and cook for 1 more minute.
  3. Off the heat, add nutmeg and 1/2 tbsp of pecorino per person, and season. Stir in mustard if you like a small kick.
Assembly and Baking
  1. Grease a baking dish with olive oil. Cut lasagne sheets to fit.
  2. Layer bechamel, lasagne, veggies, salmon, and ricotta in the dish. Repeat layers ending with bechamel and remaining pecorino.
  3. Bake for 25-40 minutes until the top is golden and the lasagne is set. Let rest for 10 minutes before serving to firm up the layers.
Salad Preparation
  1. Crush hazelnuts and cut semi dried tomatoes.
  2. Mix mustard, olive oil, and black balsamic vinegar for vinaigrette in a salad bowl.
  3. Just before serving, add semi dried tomatoes and reserved spinach to vinaigrette.
Serving
  1. Serve warm slices of lasagne with a big scoop of the salad on the side.

Notes

This dish works well with light sides like steamed green beans or a simple tomato salad. It also pairs well with whole grain bread.