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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Dakota Bone
[email protected]I've made this lasagna several times now and it's always a favorite. It's so cheesy and delicious. I love the addition of asparagus.
Blaze 420
[email protected]This lasagna was easy to make and turned out great! I used a jar of Alfredo sauce, which made it even easier. The asparagus added a nice flavor and texture.
Nouran Osama
[email protected]I made this lasagna for a party and it was a huge success. Everyone raved about it. I will definitely be making it again.
Abidulrehman Tahir
[email protected]This lasagna was a bit time-consuming to make, but it was worth it! It was so delicious and everyone loved it.
Marie Tomkinson
[email protected]I've made this lasagna several times now and it's always a favorite. It's so cheesy and delicious. I love the addition of asparagus.
Karina Tharu
[email protected]This lasagna was easy to make and turned out great! I used a jar of Alfredo sauce, which made it even easier. The asparagus added a nice flavor and texture.
RamIshwor Sah
[email protected]I made this lasagna for a party and it was a huge success. Everyone raved about it. I will definitely be making it again.
Sheam Khan
[email protected]This lasagna was a bit time-consuming to make, but it was worth it! It was so delicious and everyone loved it.
Betty Mwiti
[email protected]I've made this lasagna several times now and it's always a favorite. It's so cheesy and delicious. I love the addition of asparagus.
Anil Lama
[email protected]This lasagna was easy to make and turned out great! I used a no-boil lasagna noodle, which made it even easier. The asparagus added a nice flavor and texture.
Albert Bello
[email protected]I made this lasagna last night and it was a hit! My family loved it. The cheese was gooey and the asparagus was cooked perfectly.
Gavin Troop
[email protected]This lasagna was amazing! The flavors were so rich and the asparagus added a nice freshness. I will definitely be making this again.