This asparagus lasagna generally known as ‘lasagne agli asparagi’ is certainly one of my favourite spring dishes with contemporary asparagus, a creamy white sauce, cheese and savory ham. It’s excellent for particular events!

 

I like lasagna and baked pasta dishes whether or not it’s a conventional 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 straightforward tacky asparagus quiche.

When you’ve got by no means thought to pair asparagus with pasta, it’s the excellent mixture of flavors and textures! This lasagna with asparagus is lighter than a traditional lasagna with a bolognese sauce and ideal 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 numerous texture: Crisp asparagus mixed with creamy cheeses, tender pasta and delicate white sauce is a scrumptious distinction of style and texture.
• Finest 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’ll should be cooked and drained earlier than utilizing on this dish.
• Asparagus: You will want 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 all the time suggest utilizing 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 way to Make Asparagus Lasagna

To start out, 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.

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 high with chopped asparagus, and sausage.

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

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

Suggestions 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, strive some fried pancetta, bacon or cooked ham. You would even add some sauteed shrimp.
• Make your individual pasta: Making your individual contemporary egg pasta or selfmade contemporary pasta; whereas including a couple of extra steps would make this additional particular!
• Roasted asparagus: I discover it fast and simple to steam my asparagus however when you would fairly use roasted asparagus in olive oil it does add a layer of taste because it sweetens the asparagus.
• Garnish: Garnish high of your lasagna with freshly grated Parmesan cheese or contemporary basil earlier than serving.

Can I make a vegetarian asparagus lasagna?

Sure, merely omit the ham and this turns into an important 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 may assemble this as much as two days upfront. Retailer lined within the fridge. You could want so as to add a couple of minutes to the baking time or when you’ve got time set it out to convey to room temperature about half-hour earlier than baking. 

The 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 suggest freezing pasta because it adjustments it texture upon thawing.

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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 an additional season,  why not give this a strive, it is going to be value it. Buon Appetito!

Up to date from Could 1, 2014.

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