Indulge in a culinary masterpiece that combines the vibrant flavors of roasted asparagus with the rich, creamy texture of Fortina cheese in a delectable lasagna. This extraordinary dish showcases the perfect balance of flavors and textures, making it a true feast for the senses. Each bite offers a symphony of flavors, from the earthy sweetness of asparagus to the savory notes of Fortina cheese, all enveloped in a delicate pasta sheet. The lasagna is further enhanced with the addition of crispy roasted red peppers, sun-dried tomatoes, and a creamy bechamel sauce, creating a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. This recipe also includes a variation using store-bought roasted red peppers and a creamy mushroom filling, offering a versatile option for those seeking a different flavor profile. Whether you choose the classic or the mushroom filling, this roasted asparagus lasagna with Fortina cheese is sure to impress your family and friends, leaving them craving for more.
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ROASTED ASPARAGUS LASAGNA
My husband is a "meat and potatoes" kind of guy, so the first time I made this meatless recipe, he was not thrilled. Once he tried it, he was hooked. Now he asks me to prepare it often. -Cindy Macha, Richmond, Texas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h5m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Place asparagus and mushrooms in a shallow roasting pan. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon oil; toss to coat. Bake at 450° for 8-10 minutes or until vegetables are browned; set aside. Reduce heat to 350°., In a large saucepan, melt butter. Stir in the flour, salt, pepper and cloves until smooth. Gradually stir in milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Set aside. , In a large skillet, saute onion in remaining oil until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Remove from the heat; add roasted asparagus and mushrooms., In a 13x9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray, layer four noodles, a third of the asparagus mixture, a third of the white sauce, 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese and 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese. Repeat layers twice. , Cover and bake at 350° for 35 minutes. Uncover; bake 10-15 minutes longer or until heated through. Let stand for 15 minutes before cutting.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 216 calories, Fat 8g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 16mg cholesterol, Sodium 251mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 12g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
THE BEST ROASTED ASPARAGUS
The perfect roasted asparagus should be lightly browned and tender, yet bright green and crisp. Roasting the spears at a high temperature helps achieve this. We also browned grated Parmesan to make a nutty, crumbly frico topping. Wait until ready to serve to top the vegetables so the crisped cheese stays crunchy.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories side-dish
Time 20m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with a wire rack.
- Put the asparagus, olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a medium bowl. Toss to coat evenly. Spread the asparagus in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Roast for 10 to 12 minutes, until lightly browned and tender, but still bright green.
- Meanwhile, spread the Parmesan evenly in the bottom of a medium nonstick skillet over medium heat. Cook undisturbed until the cheese melts, sticks together and turns golden brown, about 2 minutes, then flip with a rubber spatula and cook until golden on the second side, about 2 minutes more. Transfer the frico to a wire rack-lined baking sheet to cool completely, about 2 minutes. Break the frico into small crumbles and put in a small bowl. Add the lemon zest and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper and toss to combine.
- Transfer the roasted asparagus to a serving platter and squeeze the fresh lemon juice over the top. Top with the crumbled frico mixture.
ASPARAGUS LASAGNA
Provided by Giada De Laurentiis
Categories main-dish
Time 50m
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add 1 teaspoon olive oil. Add the pasta and cook until tender but still firm to the bite, stirring occasionally, about 8 to 10 minutes for dried pasta or 2 to 3 minutes for fresh pasta. Drain pasta.
- In a food processor combine the sun-dried tomatoes and basil. Pulse until the mixture is combined. Transfer to a small bowl. Stir in 1/2 cup Parmesan. Set aside.
- In a large skillet brown the pancetta until crisp. Remove from the pan using a slotted spoon. Add 1 tablespoon olive oil, onion, and garlic and cook until tender, about 4 minutes. Add asparagus and cook until tender, about 4 minutes. Transfer the mixture to a large bowl. Add the ricotta, salt, and pepper and stir to combine.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. In a 9 by 13-inch baking dish sprinkle some of the sun-dried tomato mixture on the bottom of the casserole dish. Place some lasagna sheets, then half asparagus mixture. Next sprinkle some mozzarella cheese and some of the remaining 3/4 cup Parmesan. Continue for 1 more layer. Top with lasagna sheets, some sun-dried tomato mixture, mozzarella, and Parmesan. Dot the top with butter. Bake until the ingredients are warm and the cheese is melted, about 25 minutes.
VEGETABLE LASAGNA W/ FONTINA CHEESE & CREAMY PARMESAN SAUCE
Make and share this Vegetable Lasagna W/ Fontina Cheese & Creamy Parmesan Sauce recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Impera_Magna
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 1h30m
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Heat 2 Tbs. butter over medium-high heat in a large skillet.
- Add onion; cook until soft and golden brown, about 5 minutes. Set aside.
- Mix 1 1/2 Tbs. salt and 2 quarts very hot tap water in a 13-by-9-inch lasagna pan.
- Add noodles and soak until soft and pliable, 10 minutes.
- Drain and stack loosely. (Noodles tend to stick together as they dry, but pull apart easily.).
- Make Creamy Parmesan Sauce: Microwave milk, broth and garlic in a 1 quart microwave-safe container on high power until steaming hot, about 8 minutes. (Or slowly heat in a medium saucepan over medium-low heat.)
- Fish out garlic; discard.
- Melt 2 1/2 Tbs. butter over medium heat in a large saucepan; when foaming subsides, whisk in flour and continue to cook, whisking constantly, until well blended.
- Pour in milk mixture all at once and whisk vigorously until sauce is smooth and starts to bubble and thicken.
- Stir in 1/2 cup Parmesan, 1/4 teaspoons salt and pepper to taste.
- Remove from heat; place plastic wrap directly on the sauce's surface.
- Adjust rack to upper-middle position and heat oven to 425 degrees.
- Smear 1/4 cup of the sauce over bottom of baking dish.
- Assemble the next 4 layers in the following order: 3 noodles, 2/3 cup sauce, 1/4 of the onions, 1/2 of one of the cooked vegetables (alternating each layer), 1/2 cup fontina and 2 Tbs. Parmesan.
- Assemble final layer with remaining noodles, sauce and cheeses.
- Seal with foil and bake until bubbly, about 35 minutes.
- Remove foil, then broil until cheese is spotty brown, 5-7 minutes longer.
- Let stand 10-15 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 213.6, Fat 15.3, SaturatedFat 9.4, Cholesterol 49.9, Sodium 1418.1, Carbohydrate 7.2, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 0.9, Protein 12
ASPARAGUS ALLA FONTINA
Much like a quiche without a crust, this dish is equally good as an appetizer, or as the late main course for brunch, lunch or a late dinner.
Provided by Amanda Hesser
Categories main course
Time 1h
Yield Serves 4 to 6
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Bring a large pot of generously salted water to a boil. Add the asparagus and cook until crisp-tender. Drain and cut into 1-to-1½-inch lengths. Return the asparagus to the pot. Add the butter and season with salt, pepper and nutmeg. Set over low heat and stir to melt the butter. Remove from the heat.
- Turn the asparagus and the melted butter into a 9- or 10-inch pie plate. Arrange in an even layer. Sprinkle with the Gruyère, prosciutto and parsley. Pour the beaten eggs on top, gently shaking the pan to distribute.
- Top with the Parmesan and bake until the eggs are set into a custard and a golden-brown crust forms on top, about 35 minutes. Serve hot or warm.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 236, UnsaturatedFat 6 grams, Carbohydrate 8 grams, Fat 16 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 17 grams, SaturatedFat 9 grams, Sodium 674 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams, TransFat 0 grams
ASPARAGUS LASAGNA
I received this recipe from my mother, who lives in an area known for its fine asparagus. You can assemble to casserole the night before and refrigerate. Just remove it from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. -Bev Angelbrandt, Calgary, Alberta
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h5m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, cook asparagus in a small amount of water until crisp-tender, about 7 minutes; drain and set aside. In another large saucepan, melt butter. Stir in flour , salt and pepper until smooth. Gradually stir in milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in cream cheese, lemon juice, zest and nutmeg until cheese is melted., Spread about 3/4 cup sauce in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Layer with three noodles, a fourth of the sauce and a third of the asparagus and mozzarella. Repeat layers twice. Top with remaining noodles and sauce (dish will be full). Sprinkle with Parmesan. Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 45-50 minutes or until bubbly and golden brown. Let stand for 15 minutes before cutting.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 359 calories, Fat 20g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 64mg cholesterol, Sodium 567mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 15g protein.
ROASTED ASPARAGUS LASAGNA WITH FONTINA CHEESE
Make and share this Roasted Asparagus Lasagna With Fontina Cheese recipe from Food.com.
Provided by ratherbeswimmin
Categories Vegetable
Time 2h40m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 450°; add asparagus and onions on a large baking sheet.
- Drizzle with olive oil and dot with butter.
- Sprinkle the lemon juice and zest on top and season with salt and pepper.
- Mix the vegetables well with your hands, making sure they are evenly coated with the seasonings.
- Bake until soft and just starting to brown, about 20 minutes.
- When the vegetables are tender and aromatic, remove from oven and sprinkle with savory and tarragon; toss to combine (the heat from the vegetables will wilt and concentrate the flavors of the herbs.
- Decrease oven temperature to 425°.
- In a small saucepan, stir the Parm-Reg cheese into the cream and mix well.
- Simmer gently over low heat until the cheese is melted and the sauce is fairly smooth (there will be a slight graininess to the sauce b/c of the texture of the cheese).
- Season with nutmeg, black pepper, and a pinch of salt.
- Add in the chives and stir.
- Cook dry lasagna in a large pot of boiling salted water until al dente; drain the noodles and rinse them with cold water, then lay them out in one layer on a towel to dry.
- To assemble: lightly coat an 8 x 8 inch baking dish with olive oil.
- Layer the bottom with pasta, and follow with a layer of asparagus and onion, and a thin layer of fontina cheese and mozzarella cheese.
- Season lightly; add another layer of pasta and top with more asparagus, half of the parmigiano cream sauce, and another thin layer of fontina and mozzarella.
- Repeat until you use up the ingredients, ending with a layer of pasta.
- Pour the remaining pamigiano cream on top, letting it run down the sides a bit.
- Cover the dish with foil and bake for about 20 minutes; remove the foil and continue to bake until the top is golden and bubbling, about 15-20 minutes.
- Remove from oven and let rest for 10 minutes before cutting.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1023, Fat 65.4, SaturatedFat 36.5, Cholesterol 202.2, Sodium 827.7, Carbohydrate 73.1, Fiber 6.8, Sugar 6.5, Protein 39.6
ROASTED ASPARAGUS
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- Break off the tough ends of the asparagus and, if they're thick, peel them. Place the asparagus on a sheet pan, drizzle with olive oil, then toss to coat the asparagus completely. Spread the asparagus in a single layer and sprinkle liberally with salt and pepper. Roast the asparagus for 15 to 20 minutes, until tender, but still crisp.
ROASTED ASPARAGUS LASAGNA WITH FORTINA CHEESSE
Steps:
- Preheat to 450.Place the asparagus and onions on a large baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and dot with butter.Sprinkle lemon juice and zest on top, season with salt and coarsely ground black pepper. Mix the vegetables well with your hands, making sure they are evenly coated with the seasonings.Bake until soft and just starting to brown, about 20 minutes. When the vegetables are tender and aromatic,remove them from the oven and sprinkle with savory and tarragon. Toss to combine the heat of the vegetables will wilt and concentrate the flavors of the herbs. Lower the oven to 425. In a small saucepan, stir the parmigiano cheese into the cream and mix well. Simmer gently over low heat until the cheese is melted and the sauce is fairly smooth(there will be a slight graininess to the sauce because of the texture of the cheese). Season with nutmeg,pepper and a pinch of salt.Add the chives and stir. If using fresh pasta, cook the lasagna sheets in a large pot of boling, salted water until tender, about 2 minutes. If using dry noodles, cook them accordng to the package directions. Drain the noodles and rinse them with cold water, then lay them out in one layer on a towel to dry. To Assemble: Lightly coat an 8-by-8 baking dish with olive oil. Layer the botom with pasta, and follow with a layer of asparagus and onion and a thin layer of grated fontina and mozzarella cheese. Season lightly. Add another layer of pasta, and top with more asparagus, half of the parmigiano cream sauce,and another thin layer of fontina and mozzarella cheeses. Repeat until you use up the ingredients, except the parmigiano cream,ending with a layer of pasta. Pour the remaining parmigiano cream on top letting it run down the sides a bit. Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove the foil and continue to bake until the top is golden and bubbling, about an additional 15-20 minutes. Remove from oven and let rest for 10 minutes before cutting. Serves 6
OVEN-ROASTED ASPARAGUS
Salty and savory, the roasting method kills the natural bitterness of asparagus. Try it next to grilled fish or lamb.
Provided by swedishmilk
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Asparagus Baked
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat an oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
- Place the asparagus into a mixing bowl, and drizzle with the olive oil. Toss to coat the spears, then sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, garlic, salt, and pepper. Arrange the asparagus onto a baking sheet in a single layer.
- Bake in the preheated oven until just tender, 12 to 15 minutes depending on thickness. Sprinkle with lemon juice just before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 123 calories, Carbohydrate 5.2 g, Cholesterol 1.7 mg, Fat 10.8 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 3.3 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 471.4 mg, Sugar 2.2 g
Tips:
- Choose the right asparagus: Look for asparagus spears that are bright green, firm, and have tight tips. Avoid spears that are limp, wilted, or have brown spots.
- Roast the asparagus properly: To get the best flavor and texture, roast the asparagus at a high temperature (425°F) for a short amount of time (10-12 minutes). This will help to caramelize the asparagus and bring out its natural sweetness.
- Use a variety of cheeses: The combination of Fontina, Parmesan, and ricotta cheeses creates a rich and flavorful lasagna. You can also experiment with other types of cheeses, such as mozzarella, cheddar, or Gruyère.
- Don't overcook the lasagna: The lasagna is done cooking when the cheese is melted and bubbly and the noodles are tender. Overcooking the lasagna will make it dry and tough.
- Let the lasagna rest before serving: This will allow the lasagna to set and make it easier to slice.
Conclusion:
Roasted Asparagus Lasagna with Fontina Cheese is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a special occasion or a weeknight meal. The roasted asparagus adds a unique flavor and texture to the lasagna, while the combination of cheeses creates a rich and creamy sauce. This lasagna is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.
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