Mary Berry, the beloved television chef, has crafted a delightful variation of the classic lasagne that’s bound to please the whole family. Known for her practical yet flavorful recipes, Mary’s chicken, spinach, and tomato lasagne offers a fresh twist on tradition while being simple enough for any home cook.
This recipe yields six to eight hearty portions, making it ideal for feeding hungry teenagers or a large family gathering. Featured in her Cook and Share book, Mary describes it as “a wonderful dish for all the family” and highlights its ease of preparation.
One of the unique touches is Mary’s creamy sauce, which replaces the traditional white béchamel with a luscious filling made from crème fraîche and fresh parsley. The lasagne sheets are soaked in water prior to assembly to ensure they cook tenderly without drying out. Plus, the dish can be prepared and assembled up to six hours in advance for added convenience. It can even be frozen uncooked, perfect for batch cooking on busy days.
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Here’s how you can make it:
Ingredients:
- Chicken pieces
- Mushrooms
- Spinach
- Oil
- Chilli and garlic
- Crème fraîche
- Fresh parsley
- Cornflour
- Tinned tomatoes
- Tomato paste
- Thyme
- Salt and pepper
- Lasagne sheets
- Grated cheddar cheese
Method:
- Preheat your oven to 200°C (180°C fan, Gas mark 6) and prepare a shallow 1.8-litre ovenproof dish.
- In a frying pan over high heat, add oil and fry the chicken pieces until golden but not fully cooked.
- Add chopped chilli, garlic, and mushrooms, briefly frying them before stirring in the spinach until wilted.
- In a small bowl, mix cornflour with two tablespoons of water until smooth.
- Stir the crème fraîche and parsley into the chicken mixture, then add the cornflour blend, cooking until the sauce thickens. Set aside.
- Prepare the tomato and herb sauce by mixing tinned tomatoes, tomato paste, and thyme in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper.
- Soak the lasagne sheets in boiling water until softened.
- Layer the dish beginning with a third of the chicken mixture, followed by a third of the tomato sauce, then three lasagne sheets. Repeat the layers once more.
- Finish with a final layer of the chicken mixture and tomato sauce, topping with grated cheddar.
- Bake for 35 to 40 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- Serve accompanied by a fresh salad or green vegetables.
Mary Berry’s lasagne is a comforting, creamy, and veggie-packed meal that suits busy weeknights and casual family dinners alike—a true crowd-pleaser that balances ease with flavor.