This delicious recipe is ideal for a big family lunch, actually it serves 8... If you prefer make this Chicken spinach lasagne, save it in the fridge so that can serve many lunches during the week...
Preheat the oven to moderate 180ºc (350ºF /Gas 4. Remove and discard the stalks from the spinach leaves. Plunge the leaves in a pan of boiling water for 2 minutes, or until tender. Remove, plunge immediately into a bowl of iced water and then drain.
Heat a little oil in a heavy-based frying pan. Add the mince, garlic and
bacon. Cook over medium heat for 5 minutes, or until browned. Stir in the tomato, tomato paste, sauce and stock and bring to the boil. Reduce the heat and simmer, partially covered, for 10 minutes, or until the sauce is slightly thickened. Season with salt and pepper, to taste
To assemble the lasagna, brush a deep, 3-litre ovenproof dish with melted butter or oil. Spread one-quarter of the chicken mixture over the base. Top with four sheets of lasagne. Spread with one-third of the cheese sauce, then another layer of the chicken fillings. Top with all of the spinach, a layer of lasagne, a layer of cheese sauce and the remaining chicken filling. Spread evenly with the remaining cheese sauce and sprinkle with the grated cheese. Bake for 50 minutes or until cooked through and golden brown.
