Creamy Artichoke and Asparagus Lasagna
Hearty and delicious Creamy Artichoke and Asparagus Lasagna doesn't skimp on the soul-warming power we have come to expect from traditional casseroles. Lemon rind brightens the sauce, making for a more delicate lasagna.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cups thinly sliced leek about 2 large
- 1 pound asparagus trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme
- 7 ounces frozen artichokes thawed and coarsely chopped (about 2 cups)
- 1 1/2 cups 1% low-fat milk divided
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 cup organic vegetable broth
- 1 1/2 teaspoons grated lemon rind
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
- Dash of ground red pepper
- 4 ounces part-skim mozzarella cheese shredded (about 1 cup)
- 2 ounces vegetarian Parmesan cheese grated (about 1/2 cup)
- Cooking spray
- 6 cooked lasagna noodles
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add oil to pan; swirl to coat. Add leek; cook 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add asparagus; cook 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add garlic and thyme; cook 1 minute. Stir in artichokes; remove from heat.
- Combine 1/2 cup milk and flour in a saucepan, stirring with a whisk until smooth. Stir in remaining 1 cup milk and broth. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring frequently. Simmer 1 minute or until thickened. Add rind and next 4 ingredients (through red pepper).
- Combine cheeses in a small bowl. Spread 1/2 cup milk mixture in bottom of an 8-inch square glass or ceramic baking dish coated with cooking spray. Cut bottom third off each noodle to form 6 large and 6 small noodles. In a single layer, arrange 2 large and 2 small noodles over milk mixture to fit pan; top with one-third of vegetable mixture, one-third of remaining milk mixture, and one-third of cheese mixture. Repeat layers twice, ending with cheese. Cover with foil coated with cooking spray. Bake at 375° for 25 minutes.
- Preheat broiler to high.
- Uncover lasagna; broil on middle rack of oven for 2 minutes or until cheese is browned. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.