Ingredients

1.1kg DukesHill Slow cooked ham hock with muscovado glaze, shredded
 
2 tbsp Ampersand cultured butter
 
1 onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
500g fresh spinach leaves
250g ricotta cheese
Freshly ground black pepper & nutmeg
Béchamel Sauce
75g Ampersand cultured butter
 
75g plain flour
900ml whole milk (warm)
200g Lord London cheese, grated
 
2 tbsp Tracklements Dijon mustard
2 tbsp DukesHill Béarnaise sauce
 
Dried lasagne sheets
50g Lord London, grated
 

Hack hock, spinach and ricotta lasagne

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A comforting twist on a classic, this Hack Hock, Spinach and Ricotta Lasagne layers rich, slow-cooked ham hock with creamy spinach and ricotta, all wrapped in silky béchamel and finished with melted cheese. Perfect for a hearty family supper or an impressive dinner with friends.
Servings 6
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes

Directions

  1. Step 1 Preheat the oven to 180c.

  1. Step 2 Prepare the filling. Heat the olive oil in a large pan. Add the onion, garlic and cook until softened. Add spinach in batches and cook until just wilted - just a minute or two. Remove from the heat and when it’s cool enough to handle, pour the mixture into a clean dry tea towel and wring out the excess liquid. Place it all into a blender along with the ricotta, nutmeg and plenty of black pepper and blitz until smooth. Pour it into a bowl and stir through the shredded ham hock. Check the seasoning throughout.

  1. Step 3 To make the béchamel, gently melt the butter in a large pan and stir through the flour to make a roux. Gradually whisk in warm milk until smooth and thickened. Remove from the heat and stir in the Lord London cheese, Dijon mustard and Béarnaise sauce. Season generously.

  1. Step 4 Spread a thin layer of béchamel on the base of a baking dish. Cover it with a layer of lasagne sheets, then a portion of the ham and spinach filling, followed by more béchamel. Continue layering until the dish is full, finishing with béchamel. Scatter over the remaining cheese.

  1. Step 5 Bake for 40-45 minutes until golden, bubbling and crisp on top. Rest for 15 minutes before serving.