Asparagus Lasagna Recipe
A mouthwatering lasagna made with Fresh Asparagus, four different cheeses with a white cream sauce. Add grilled chicken breast for a $1.50 Garden Salad of variety of vegetables, Choice of 2/dressings. Garlic Bread, Dessert unlimited Tea & Coffee.
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Ingredients
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Lasagna Ingredients
Optional Ingredients
Garden Salad Ingredients
Garlic Bread Ingredients
Method
Lasagna Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Asparagus
Trim the ends of the asparagus and cut them into 2-inch pieces. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté the garlic cloves until fragrant, then add the asparagus. Cook for about 5-7 minutes until tender. Season with salt, pepper, and dried Italian herbs. Set aside.
- 2
Prepare the Cream Sauce
In a saucepan, combine heavy cream, salt, and pepper. Heat gently over low heat until warmed through. Stir in ricotta cheese until smooth and creamy.
- 3
Layer the Lasagna
Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). In a baking dish, spread a layer of cream sauce at the bottom, followed by a layer of lasagna noodles. Add half of the sautéed asparagus, then sprinkle mozzarella and gorgonzola cheese over the top. Repeat the layers and finish with a final layer of noodles topped with remaining cream sauce and parmesan cheese.
- 4
Bake the Lasagna
Cover the lasagna with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes until the top is golden and bubbly.
Optional Chicken Preparation
- 5
Grill the Chicken Breast
Season the chicken breast with salt and pepper. Grill over medium heat for about 6-8 minutes per side, or until fully cooked. Slice and set aside to add to the lasagna if desired.
Garden Salad Preparation
- 6
Prepare the Salad
In a large bowl, combine mixed salad greens, halved cherry tomatoes, sliced cucumber, and grated carrots. Toss well to mix.
- 7
Dress the Salad
Serve the salad with your choice of two dressings on the side.
Garlic Bread Preparation
- 8
Prepare the Garlic Bread
Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F). Mix softened butter with garlic powder. Spread the mixture generously over the cut sides of the French bread. Place on a baking tray and bake for 10-12 minutes until golden.