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Ham Trimming and Sweet Pepper Lasagne recipe
A hearty baked lasagne packed with savoury ham, sweet peppers and plenty of cheese. It’s a warming, comforting dinner with a crisp, bubbling top.
65 min · Medium · Italian-British Jump to method
Ingredients
- 250g Lasagne sheets
- 200g Ham trimmings
- 2 Onions
- 3 Sweet peppers
- 100g British Extra Mature Grated Cheddar
- 40g Parmigiano Reggiano
- 25g Margarine
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1/2 tsp Black pepper
- 25g Butter
- 25g Plain flour
- 600ml Milk
- 1 tbsp Olive oil
| Nutrition | Per serving |
|---|---|
| Calories | 665 kcal |
| Protein | 28 g |
| Carbohydrates | 67 g |
| Fat | 30 g |
| Saturated fat | 15 g |
| Fibre | 5 g |
| Sugar | 10 g |
| Sodium | 900 mg |
Why this works
A filling, energy-dense lasagne with good protein and some vegetables, but it is high in saturated fat and sodium.
Protein-rich. Ham, cheddar, parmesan and milk provide a substantial protein hit, supporting satiety and muscle maintenance.
Source of micronutrients. Sweet peppers and onions add vitamin C and antioxidant compounds; dairy contributes calcium and phosphorus.
Watch the salt and saturated fat. Ham, cheddar, parmesan, butter and added salt make this dish relatively high in sodium and saturated fat.
Method
- Heat the oven to 190°C (Fan 170°C, 374°F, Gas Mark 5).
- Finely chop the onions and sweet peppers, then soften them in a pan with a little margarine until tender.
- Add the ham trimmings and cook for a few minutes, then season with salt and black pepper.
- Build the lasagne in a baking dish, layering lasagne sheets with the ham and pepper mixture and a little grated Cheddar and Parmigiano Reggiano.
- Finish with a final layer of cheese and bake for 35–40 minutes until bubbling and golden.
- Leave to stand for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Make it even more fancy
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Creamy Ham and Courgette Lasagne
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