Ingredients
Method
Preparation
- Preheat oven to 220C (or 200C fan assisted).
- Finely chop the garlic and onion. Wash the leek and cut it into thin half moons. Crumble the ricotta into a small bowl.
- 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.
- 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
- Melt butter in a saucepan over medium-high heat, add flour and whisk for 1 minute to make a roux.
- Gradually add milk to make a homogeneous sauce, bring to boil and cook for 1 more minute.
- 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
- Grease a baking dish with olive oil. Cut lasagne sheets to fit.
- Layer bechamel, lasagne, veggies, salmon, and ricotta in the dish. Repeat layers ending with bechamel and remaining pecorino.
- 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
- Crush hazelnuts and cut semi dried tomatoes.
- Mix mustard, olive oil, and black balsamic vinegar for vinaigrette in a salad bowl.
- Just before serving, add semi dried tomatoes and reserved spinach to vinaigrette.
Serving
- 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.
