Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)
Counts 3 of 5 ingredients — the other 2 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.
What these numbers assume — 3 portions →
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Pasta | 1 cup cooked (140g) | 220 |
| Cheese | 1 oz (28g) cheddar | 113 |
| Parmesan Cheese | 1 oz (28g) | 110 |
| Lasagna | not in our table | 0 |
| Sauce | not in our table | 0 |
Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.
Ingredients
- 4 rectangular no-cook lasagna noodles of a size to fit a foil loaf pan
- 1 lb green aparagus
- 1 small jar of Alfredo pasta sauce
- 1 package of shredded Italian cheese mix
- 2 tablespoons of grated Parmesan cheese.
Directions
Asparagus: Trim asparagus. Cut stalks into 1-inch (2.5 cm) pieces. In large pot of boiling water, cook asparagus for 3 minutes (i.e. blanch to preserve colour). (Or microwave to tender-crisp stage.) Drain and refresh under cold water; drain again. Remove 1/3 cup/100 mL asparagus tips. Set aside.
Assembly: Place 1 noodle in bottom of greased pan, spread with 4 or 5 tablespoons of the Alfredo sauce, scatter over 1/4 of the aspargus and then sprinkle with 4 or 5 tablespoons of grated cheese mix. Repeat layers 3 more times. Top with final layer of a noodle and sauce. Sprinkle Parmesan over top.
Cooking: Place pan on a baking sheet and bake in a 375°F (190°C) oven for 35 to 40 minutes or until bubbly and top is light golden. Sprinkle reserved asparagus tips over top. Bake for 5 minutes or until asparagus is heated through. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.
Variation: Some slices or strips of prosciutto or other ham may be added to each layer for a more complete meal.
Full Recipe
Ingredients
(8 servings) (2 servings=1/4of recipe)
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4 lb (2 kg) [javascript:popup('http://www.canadianliving.com/glossary/asparagus.php') asparagus]
1/3 cup (75 mL) [javascript:popup('http://www.canadianliving.com/glossary/.php') butter]
1/2 cup (125 mL) [javascript:popup('http://www.canadianliving.com/glossary/all_purpose_flour.php') all-purpose flour]
5 cups (1.25 L) [javascript:popup('http://www.canadianliving.com/glossary/milk.php') milk]
8 oz (250 g) creamy [javascript:popup('http://www.canadianliving.com/glossary/goat_cheese.php') goat cheese] (chèvre), cubed
1tsp (5 mL) grated [javascript:popup('http://www.canadianliving.com/glossary/lemon.php') lemon] rind
1 tbsp (15 mL) [javascript:popup('http://www.canadianliving.com/glossary/lemon.php') lemon] juice
1-1/2 tsp (7 mL) [javascript:popup('http://www.canadianliving.com/glossary/salt.php') salt]
1/2 tsp (2 mL) [javascript:popup('http://www.canadianliving.com/glossary/pepper.php') pepper]
1/4 tsp (1 mL) [javascript:popup('http://www.canadianliving.com/glossary/nutmeg.php') nutmeg]
15 [javascript:popup('http://www.canadianliving.com/glossary/lasagna.php') lasagna] [javascript:popup('http://www.canadianliving.com/glossary/noodles.php') noodles] (about 12 oz/375 g)
2 cups (500 mL) [javascript:popup('http://www.canadianliving.com/glossary/mozzarella.php') mozzarella] [javascript:popup('http://www.canadianliving.com/glossary/cheese.php') cheese], shredded
1/3 cup (75 mL) [javascript:popup('http://www.canadianliving.com/glossary/parmesan.php') Parmesan] [javascript:popup('http://www.canadianliving.com/glossary/cheese.php') cheese], freshly grated
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1 lb (500 g) [javascript:popup('http://www.canadianliving.com/glossary/asparagus.php') asparagus]
1 tbsp + 1 tsp (20 mL) [javascript:popup('http://www.canadianliving.com/glossary/.php') butter]
2 tbsp (30 mL) [javascript:popup('http://www.canadianliving.com/glossary/all_purpose_flour.php') all-purpose flour]
1-1/4 cups (300 mL) [javascript:popup('http://www.canadianliving.com/glossary/milk.php') milk]
2 oz (60 g) creamy [javascript:popup('http://www.canadianliving.com/glossary/goat_cheese.php') goat cheese] (chèvre), cubed
1/4 tsp (1 mL) grated [javascript:popup('http://www.canadianliving.com/glossary/lemon.php') lemon] rind
1 tsp (5 mL) [javascript:popup('http://www.canadianliving.com/glossary/lemon.php') lemon] juice
1/4 tsp (1 mL) [javascript:popup('http://www.canadianliving.com/glossary/salt.php') salt]
1/8 tsp (0.5 mL) [javascript:popup('http://www.canadianliving.com/glossary/pepper.php') pepper]
1/16 tsp (0.25 mL) [javascript:popup('http://www.canadianliving.com/glossary/nutmeg.php') nutmeg]
4 [javascript:popup('http://www.canadianliving.com/glossary/lasagna.php') lasagna] [javascript:popup('http://www.canadianliving.com/glossary/noodles.php') noodles] (about 3 oz/100 g)
1/2 cup (125 mL) [javascript:popup('http://www.canadianliving.com/glossary/mozzarella.php') mozzarella] [javascript:popup('http://www.canadianliving.com/glossary/cheese.php') cheese], shredded
1 tbsp + 1 tsp (20 mL) [javascript:popup('http://www.canadianliving.com/glossary/parmesan.php') Parmesan] [javascript:popup('http://www.canadianliving.com/glossary/cheese.php') cheese], freshly grated
Preparation
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
Asparagus: Trim asparagus. Cut stalks into 1-inch (2.5 cm) pieces. In large pot of boiling water, cook asparagus for 3 minutes (i.e. blanch to preserve colour). (Or microwave to tender-crisp stage.) Drain and refresh under cold water; drain again. Remove 1-1/2 cups (375 mL/) (1/3 cup/100 mL for small one) asparagus tips. Set aside.
White Sauce: In saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Gradually whisk in flour and cook, whisking, for 1 minute. Gradually whisk in milk. Bring to boil, whisking. Reduce heat to medium-low. Cook, stirring, for 10 minutes or until thickened. Remove from heat. Stir in cubed goat cheese, lemon rind and juice, salt, pepper and nutmeg until cheese has melted.
Noodles: Meanwhile, in large pot of boiling salted water, cook noodles for 6 to 8 minutes or until almost tender. Drain and cool in cold water. Remove and arrange in single layer on damp tea towel. (Or use no-cook lasagna noodles.)
Assembly: Arrange 3 noodles in single layer in greased 13- x 9-inch (3 L) glass baking dish. Spread with 1 cup (250 mL) of the sauce, then 1 /4 of the asparagus, then 1/4 of the mozzarella . Repeat layers 3 more times. Top with final layer of noodles and sauce. Sprinkle Parmesan over top. (For the 2-serving (possibly 3) quantity, use a foil bread pan and rectangular no-cook lasagna noodles that fit it if available.)
Cooking: Place pan on a baking sheet and bake for 35 to 40 minutes or until bubbly and top is light golden . Sprinkle reserved asparagus tips over top. Bake for 5 minutes or until asparagus is heated through. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.
Variation: Substitute 8 oz (250 g) cream cheese , cubed, for goat cheese, and Gruyère cheese for mozzarella. Let stand 15 minutes before serving. Some slices or strips of prosciutto or other ham may be added to each layer for a more complete meal.