Asparagus Lasagna Recipe

Ingredients for Asparagus Lasagna

• 1 pound asparagus, trimmed
• Butter
• All Purpose Flour
• Milk
• Cream Cheese
• Fresh Lemon Rind
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• Nutmeg
• 9-12 lasagna noodles (oven-ready preferred)
• 8 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

How to Make Asparagus Lasagna

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Cook lasagna noodles according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
3. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add asparagus and sauté for 5-7 minutes, until tender-crisp.
4. Stir in garlic and cook for 1 minute more.
5. In a bowl, whisk together ricotta cheese, eggs, Parmesan cheese, lemon zest, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
6. Spread a thin layer of ricotta mixture in the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish.
7. Layer with 1/3 of the lasagna noodles, followed by 1/2 of the asparagus mixture, and 1/3 of the mozzarella cheese.
8. Repeat layers: ricotta mixture, noodles, remaining asparagus, and remaining mozzarella.
9. Top with remaining lasagna noodles and a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese.
10. Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
11. Remove foil and bake for another 15-20 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly and lasagna is heated through.
12. Let stand for 10-15 minutes before slicing and serving.