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    Asparagus Lasagna


    Source of Recipe


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    List of Ingredients




    -3 pounds fresh asparagus, cut into 1-inch pieces
    -1/3 cup butter or margarine
    -1/2 cup all-purpose flour
    -1-1/2 teaspoons salt
    -1/4 teaspoon pepper
    -5 cups milk
    -1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, cubed
    -1 tablespoon lemon juice
    -1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
    -1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
    -12 lasagna noodles, cooked and drained
    -2 cups (8 ounces) shredded mozzarella cheese
    -1/3 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

    Recipe



    -In a large saucepan, cook asparagus in a small amount of water until crisp-tender, about 7 minutes; drain and set aside.
    -In another large saucepan, melt butter.
    -Stir in flour, salt and pepper until smooth.
    -Gradually stir in milk.
    -Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.
    -Stir in cream cheese, lemon juice, peel and nutmeg until cheese is melted.

    -Spread about 3/4 cup sauce in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. baking dish.
    -Layer with three noodles, a fourth of the sauce and a third of the asparagus and mozzarella.
    -Repeat layers twice.
    -Top with remaining noodles and sauce (dish will be full).
    -Sprinkle with Parmesan.
    -Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 45-50 minutes or until bubbly and golden brown.
    -Let stand for 15 minutes before cutting.
    *Yield: 12 servings.


 

 

 


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