asparagus lasagna

This asparagus lasagna often called ‘lasagne agli asparagi’ is one in all my favourite spring dishes with contemporary asparagus, a creamy white sauce, cheese and savory ham. It’s good for particular events!

I like lasagna and baked pasta dishes whether or not it’s a traditional lasagna, white sauce lasagna or grilled zucchini lasagna!

When asparagus is plentiful throughout the spring, I like to make use of it to make this asparagus lasagna, creamy asparagus sausage pasta and easy cheesy asparagus quiche.

You probably have by no means thought to pair asparagus with pasta, it’s the good mixture of flavors and textures! This lasagna with asparagus is lighter than a basic lasagna with a bolognese sauce and excellent for spring.

I like so as to add cooked ham, however you can also make it a vegetarian lasagna with none meat and it’s simply as satisfying!

Why You’ll Love Asparagus in Lasagna

Flavorful with plenty of texture: Crisp asparagus mixed with creamy cheeses, tender pasta and delicate white sauce is a scrumptious distinction of style and texture.
Greatest spring lasagna: When the climate begins to get hotter, this lighter lasagna is the proper dish for particular events from Easter to Mom’s Day and Sunday lunches!

Asparagus Lasagna Recipe Substances

Lasagna noodles: I used oven prepared lasagna noodles. You need to use customary lasagna noodles however they are going to have to be cooked and drained earlier than utilizing on this dish.
Asparagus: You’ll need 2 cups chopped inexperienced or white asparagus, though I want inexperienced. Use skinny stalks or thick and separate tops from the stalks.
Freshly grated parmesan cheese: I at all times advocate utilizing an excellent high quality contemporary grated Parmesan cheese.
Mozzarella cheese: I like the style of conventional mozzarella cheese provides with the sausage and asparagus, however Swiss cheese or goat cheese could possibly be substituted.
Italian sausage: Italian sausage provides some protein and taste however could possibly be omitted for a vegetarian dish.
White sauce: For the creamy bechamel, you will have milk, butter, flour, salt and pepper.

The best way to Make Asparagus Lasagna

To begin, in a medium pot, boil water then add chopped asparagus spears and boil add the asparagus ideas on the finish. Drain and put aside.

In a medium pan add the olive oil and damaged sausage and brown on medium warmth.

The sausage in the pan before and after cooking.

Make the creamy béchamel sauce by including butter to a big pot over medium warmth. Whisk in flour and salt then milk one cup at a time and proceed to stir till thickened, take away from warmth and let cool and thicken.

Add some béchamel to the underside of the baking dish, then layer with lasagna sheets, extra béchamel sauce, then prime with chopped asparagus, and sausage.

Layering the lasagna and ingredients in the pan.

Then sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese and mozzarella, proceed for the remaining layers.

The cheese and white sauce in the pan before baking.

Bake then let relaxation for about 5 minutes, then slice into squares and serve.

Ideas and Variations

Extra greens: Zucchini, spinach, leeks and even some sauteed mushrooms would all be scrumptious additions to this lasagna with asparagus.
Protein: As an alternative of sausage, attempt some fried pancetta, bacon or cooked ham. You can even add some sauteed shrimp.
Make your individual pasta: Making your individual contemporary egg pasta or homemade fresh pasta; whereas including a number of extra steps would make this additional particular!
Roasted asparagus: I discover it fast and simple to steam my asparagus however if you happen to would quite use roasted asparagus in olive oil it does add a layer of taste because it sweetens the asparagus.
Garnish: Garnish prime of your lasagna with freshly grated Parmesan cheese or contemporary basil earlier than serving.

A slice of lasagna on the plate and in the pan.

Can I make a vegetarian asparagus lasagna?

Sure, merely omit the ham and this turns into a fantastic vegetarian different dish.

Can I make this gluten-free?

To make this gluten-free, substitute the lasagna noodles with a gluten-free lasagna noodle and use a gluten-free flour within the white bèchamel sauce.

Can I make this forward of time?

Sure! You’ll be able to assemble this as much as two days upfront. Retailer coated within the fridge. It’s possible you’ll want so as to add a couple of minutes to the baking time or when you have time set it out to carry to room temperature about half-hour earlier than baking.

The best way to retailer pasta leftovers?

Retailer your lasagna leftovers in an hermetic container within the fridge for as much as 3 days. Reheat parts within the microwave, oven and even in a skillet on the stovetop. I don’t advocate freezing pasta because it adjustments it texture upon thawing.

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A slice of asparagus lasagna on a white plate.

This white sauce (I appear to be a fan of white sauce lately) and asparagus lasagna is completely scrumptious. So earlier than the asparagus disappears for one more season, why not give this a attempt, it will likely be value it. Buon Appetito!

12 lasagna noodles
2 cups chopped asparagus (hold tops separate see directions)
1¼ cups freshly grated parmigiano
1 cup contemporary mozzarella cubed
1 cup Italian sausage (damaged into items)

FOR THE WHITE SAUCE

¼ cup butter salted
¼ cup flour
3½ cups milk
1-2 dashes salt
1-2 dashes black pepper

In a medium pot of boiled water add chopped asparagus (I added the tops of the asparagus within the final 3 minutes) and boil for a complete of roughly 8 minutes, drain and put aside. I put aside 3 entire asparagus (uncooked) for the highest.
In a medium pan add the olive oil and damaged sausage and brown on medium warmth.
In a big pot over medium warmth add butter, soften then add flour, salt and pepper, mix with a whisk, add the milk, 1 cup at a time and proceed to stir till thickened, take away from warmth and let cool to thicken much more for about 15-20 minutes.
Pre-heat oven to 375F/190C.
In a baking pan (I used a 10½ x 8¼ inch, 27 x 21 cm deep baking pan) unfold 3-4 tablespoons of white sauce on the underside of the pan, than layer with lasagna noodles (my measurement pan used 2 per layer, I used contemporary sheets, break or minimize if want to suit), white sauce combination, (bear in mind the whole lot must be divided by 3-4, the final layer I do not add asparagus, sausage or mozzarella), then prime with chopped asparagus, sausage, sprinkle with the grated parmesan cheese and mozzarella, proceed for the remaining layers. Place the three entire stalks of asparagus on prime, bake for about 20-25 minutes. Let sit 5-10 minutes, then serve , Take pleasure in!

You need to use lasagna strips additionally referred to oven prepared lasagna noodles or you need to use contemporary lasagna and even dried lasagna, dried lasagna noodles will have to be boiled first till al dente.

Can I make this gluten-free?

To make this gluten-free, substitute the lasagna noodles with a gluten-free lasagna noodle and use a gluten-free flour within the white bèchamel sauce.

Can I make this forward of time?

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Up to date from Could 1, 2014.

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