Name: Salmon, leek and asparagus lasagne
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 90 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 600 gram pin-boned skinless salmon fillets; 125 gram chopped butter; 3 large, pale section only, washed, thinly sliced leeks; 1/2 cup plain flour; 4 cup milk; 1 cup finely grated parmesan; 1/4 cup parsley, chopped; 2 teaspoon dijon mustard; 2 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest; 200 gram fresh lasagrie sheets; 3 bunches, trimmed, halved lengthways asparagus; baby spinach,150g; 1/2 cup grated tasty cheese; mixed salad leaves, to serve

Salmon, leek and asparagus lasagne

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Serves 6

Prep

30M

Cook

Total

1H 30M

Ingredients

600 gram pin-boned skinless salmon fillets

125 gram chopped butter

3 large, pale section only, washed, thinly sliced leeks

1/2 cup plain flour

4 cup milk

1 cup finely grated parmesan

1/4 cup parsley, chopped

2 teaspoon dijon mustard

2 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest

200 gram fresh lasagrie sheets

3 bunches, trimmed, halved lengthways asparagus

baby spinach,150g

1/2 cup grated tasty cheese

mixed salad leaves, to serve

Method

1.Place salmon in a large steamer lined with baking paper; season to taste. Cover; cook over a large saucepan of boiling water (make sure steamer doesn’t touch water) 8-10 minutes, until just cooked through.

2.Set salmon aside 5 minutes to cool slightly. Use a fork to flake into large pieces.

3.Melt butter in a large saucepan on medium. Cook leek, stirring occasionally, 8-10 minutes, until tender. Add flour; cook, stirring, 1 minute. Remove from heat.

4.Gradually pour in milk, whisking constantly until smooth. Return to heat; bring to the boil, stirring, until sauce boils and thickens. Simmer 3 minutes.

5.Stir in half parmesan, parsley, mustard and zest; season to taste.

6.Preheat oven to moderate, 180°C. Lightly grease a 10-cup casserole dish.

7.Line base of dish with one-third lasagne sheets. Top with one-third sauce. Arrange asparagus and half spinach on top. Repeat layers of pasta and sauce.

8.Top with salmon and remaining spinach. Finish with final pasta layer and sauce. Sprinkle with combined remaining parmesan and tasty cheese.

9.Bake 30-35 minutes, until golden. Set aside 10 minutes to cool slightly. Serve with salad.

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