TUNA LASAGNA WITH ITALIAN SPICED WHITE SAUCE

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My recipe using a tasty white sauce with pimentos. If you can't eat red meat this may be of help to you. Chicken can be substituted for tuna. You can use Recipe #174536. I have simplified the preparation. Blender, pot and 9x13-inch pan,

Provided by Montana Heart Song

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h

Yield 10-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 19

2 eggs
1/2 cup ricotta cheese
1/2 cup cottage cheese
1/4 cup evaporated milk
1 1/2 tablespoons flour
1/2 teaspoon thyme
1/2 teaspoon oregano
1/2 teaspoon basil
1/2 teaspoon white pepper
2 teaspoons sysco chicken base
3/4 cup water
1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine
1/3 cup white flour
2 cups fat-free half-and-half (or 1 cup fat free evaporated milk and 1 cup water)
1 1/2 cups parmesan cheese, fresh grated or 1 1/2 cups dry parmesan cheese
1 (4 ounce) jar sliced pimientos, drained (optional)
2 (6 ounce) cans albacore tuna or 1 (12 ounce) can albacore tuna, drained
12 lasagna noodles, cooked and cooled
Pam cooking spray

Steps:

  • In blender add the eggs cheese mixture in the order listed. Pulse 3 to 4 times; set aside.
  • In large pan, heat boiling water and cook lasagna noodles, drain, rinse and cool. Leave in colander.
  • Take the large pan and add all of the White Sauce ingredients in the order listed except the drained pimentos.
  • Whisk on low to medium heat, until hot and starting to thicken. Do not boil. Add in.
  • pimentos if desired. Fold in the tuna.
  • Preheat oven to 375°F.
  • Spray Pam in 9x13-inch pan.
  • Place one layer of noodles on the bottom of pan.
  • Then layer the egg/cheese mixture over noodles.
  • Layer the white sauce over the egg cheese mixture.
  • Repeat the procedure 3 times.
  • Cover pan and cook 45 minutes.
  • Let set 15 minutes.
  • Cut in portions and serve.
  • Note:.
  • Can be partially frozen, then cut in squares and frozen in freezer bags, then reheated in the microwave.
  • Serve with a tossed salad.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 394.1, Fat 19.1, SaturatedFat 11, Cholesterol 101.4, Sodium 584.4, Carbohydrate 31, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 3.7, Protein 23.5

Conan Morser
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal.


Arun Kumar shah Kanu
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This lasagna is so easy to make and it's so delicious. I highly recommend it.


Lakshitha Madushan
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I've made this lasagna several times and it's always a hit. It's a great recipe to have on hand for busy weeknights.


Elisha Said
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This is the best tuna lasagna I've ever had. The white sauce is to die for.


Shantelle DeLeeuw
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I made this lasagna for a party and it was a huge hit. Everyone raved about it.


Friday Ebhodaghe
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This lasagna is a great way to get your kids to eat seafood.


Mikayla Grant
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I'm so glad I found this recipe! It's the perfect way to use up leftover tuna.


Danielle Robertson
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This lasagna was easy to make and very affordable. I will definitely be making it again.


Serai Joseph
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I'm not a big fan of tuna, but I really enjoyed this lasagna. The white sauce was delicious and the tuna was cooked perfectly.


Hussien Ahmad
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This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times and it's always a hit.


Mr LuCkY Shah Official110
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I made this lasagna for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


Laxmi Saud
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out great! The lasagna was cheesy, flavorful, and the perfect comfort food.


Condition Boyz
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This tuna lasagna was a hit with my family! The Italian-spiced white sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the tuna added a nice touch of seafood. I will definitely be making this again.