asparagus lasagna

(1 RATING)
41 Pinches
Goshen, NJ
Updated on Mar 4, 2010

This is very rich,but unique and good,especially for asparagus lovers.

prep time
cook time 20 Min
method ---
yield 6 =8

Ingredients

  • - 5 tblsp. unsalted butter
  • - 1/2 cup flour
  • - 4 cups warm whole milk
  • - 1/2tsp.+1/2 tsp. salt
  • - 1/4 tsp. fresh pepper
  • - 2 tbls. olive oil
  • - 2 lbs. asparagus
  • - 2 cloves crushed garlic
  • - 1 lb.no boil lasagna noodles
  • - 1 container prepared pesto
  • - 3 cups fontina cheese/shredded
  • - 1 cup grated parmesan cheese

How To Make asparagus lasagna

  • Step 1
    PREHEAT oven to 450 degrees.
  • Step 2
    Place asparagus on baking sheet.
  • Step 3
    Drizzle with olive oil,add garlic,and 1/2 tsp. salt.Toss to coat.
  • Step 4
    ROAST 25 minutes.
  • Step 5
    While asparagus is roasting,make Bechamel sauce,
  • Step 6
    Melt 5 tablespoons unsalted butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat.Add flour and whisk until smooth.Gradually add milk,whisking constantly,until thickened.DO NOT BOIL! REMOVE FROM HEAT,stir in 1/2 tsp. salt and pepper.
  • Step 7
    PREHEAT oven to 400 degrees and grease 9X13 dish.
  • Step 8
    TO ASSEMBLE:spread 1/2 cup bechamel sauce on bottom of dish. Arrange a layer of the pasta. Then a layer of pesto Then a layer of asparagus then another layer of bechamel sauce.
  • Step 9
    Sprinkle with Fontina and Parmesan Cheeses Repeat layers ending with a layer of pasta coated with bechamel.
  • Step 10
    Top with Fontina and Parmesan,
  • Step 11
    Bake 20 minutes or until cheese melts and bubbly.VERY RICH!!!!!!

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