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Spinach and meatball lasagne recipe

Spinach and meatball lasagne recipe

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The whole family will love this meatball twist on a classic lasagne. Use tinned meatballs in tomato sauce as a shortcut and top with mozzarella for a melty, golden cheese top. See method

  • Serves 4
  • Takes 50 mins
  • 716 calories / serving
  • Freezable

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 onion, finely chopped​
  • 1 carrot, peeled and finely chopped
  • 1 garlic clove, crushed
  • 2 x 395g tins meatballs in tomato sauce
  • 250g bag baby spinach
  • 50g plain flour
  • 400ml semi-skimmed UHT milk
  • 300g lasagne sheets
  • 210g ball mozzarella, drained and sliced

Each serving contains

  • Energy

    3010kj
    716kcal     36%

  • Fat

    21g 29%

  • Saturates

    8g 39%

  • Sugars

    17g 19%

  • Salt

    1.5g 25%

of the reference intake
Carbohydrate 96.5g Protein 32g Fibre 8.1g

Method

  1. Preheat the oven to gas 7, 220°C, fan 200°C. Heat the oil in a large saucepan over a medium heat and fry the onion and carrot for 6-8 mins until softened. Stir in the garlic, fry for 1 min, then stir in the meatballs in tomato sauce, 200ml water and the spinach (add in batches and stir if you need to); season. Simmer for 5 mins to wilt the spinach.
  2. Meanwhile, whisk the flour with a splash of milk to make a smooth paste in a small bowl, then add to a pan with the remaining milk. Cook over a medium heat for 8-10 mins, stirring continuously, until the sauce is the thickness of double cream and coats the back of a spoon. Remove from the heat.
  3. Lower the lasagne sheets (one at a time to prevent sticking), into a large pan of boiling water over a high heat. Cook for 4-5 mins until soft enough to bend; drain.
  4. Spoon ⅓ of the meatball mix into a baking dish, about 30 x 20cm, then add a spoon of the white sauce over the top. Cover with a layer of lasagne sheets, using about ⅓ of them. Repeat the layers twice more, then top with the remaining white sauce and the mozzarella. Bake for 25-30 mins on a large baking tray until golden, bubbling and cooked through.

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Freezing and defrosting guidelines

In order to enjoy optimum flavour and quality, frozen items are best used within 3 months of their freezing date. For more tips on freezing and defrosting food, read our article Love Your Freezer.

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