3-CHEESE ASPARAGUS LASAGNA
This is a GREAT recipe for celebrating the arrival of spring! The lemon makes it light and fresh-tasting and the flavor is so good...you won't even miss the meat! (Recipe was adapted from Canadian Living Magazine)
Provided by MMers
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 1h30m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Bend asparagus spears gently to snap off tough end.
- Cut tender parts into 1" pieces.
- Wash under cold running water.
- Shake off excess water and place in microwaveable container.
- Microwave on HI for 3 minutes (alternately, cook in boiling water for 3 minutes).
- Drain and rinse under cold water, drain again.
- Set aside 1 1/2 cups asparagus tips.
- In saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.
- Gradually whisk in flour and cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute.
- Whisk in milk and stirring constantly, cook for 10 minutes or until thickened.
- Remove from heat.
- Stir in cream cheese, lemon rind, lemon juice, salt, pepper and nutmeg until cheese is melted.
- Meanwhile, cook noodles in boiling water until tender (about 10 minutes).
- Place 3 noodles in a 13x9 baking dish.
- Spread with one cup sauce, then 1/4 of the asparagus (not including reserved tips), then 1/4 of the mozzarella.
- Repeat layers 3 more times then top with final layer of noodles and sauce.
- Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
- Bake in preheated 375 degree oven for 35-40 minutes or until bubbling and golden.
- Sprinkle reserved asparagus tips over top.
- Bake for an additional 5 minutes.
- Let sit for 10 minutes before serving.
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[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly, but my lasagna turned out dry. I'm not sure what went wrong.
Andrew Diggs
[email protected]The lasagna was a hit at my dinner party! Everyone raved about it. I will definitely be making this again.
Ellie Crosswell
[email protected]This was a bit too cheesy for my taste, but it was still good. I think I'll use less cheese next time.
Dada WazirGai
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of asparagus, but I thought I'd give this recipe a try. I was pleasantly surprised! The asparagus was cooked perfectly and the cheese was melted and gooey.
katheryne molina
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the lasagna turned out great! I used mozzarella, cheddar, and Parmesan cheese and it was the perfect combination.
Zi ddi
[email protected]I made this for my family and they loved it! The asparagus added a nice touch of flavor and the cheese was gooey and delicious.
fazli jawad
[email protected]This was absolutely delicious! The combination of the three cheeses, the asparagus, and the lasagna noodles was perfect. I will definitely be making this again.