Description
Springtime White Lasagna is a delightful twist on traditional lasagna, featuring layers of no-boil noodles, a creamy white sauce, ricotta cheese, spring vegetables, and gooey mozzarella. This vegetarian dish is bursting with fresh flavors and perfect for a springtime gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Lasagna:
- 9 no-boil lasagna noodles
Vegetable Mixture:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 cup fresh or frozen peas
- 2 cups baby spinach
White Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Cheese Mixture:
- 1 1/2 cups ricotta cheese
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
Garnish:
- Fresh basil for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- Sauté vegetables: In a large skillet, heat olive oil and sauté onion and garlic. Add asparagus, peas, and spinach until just wilted. Set aside.
- Make white sauce: In a saucepan, melt butter, whisk in flour, then slowly add milk. Cook until thickened, then stir in Parmesan, nutmeg, salt, and pepper.
- Prepare cheese mixture: Combine ricotta with lemon zest.
- Assemble: Layer white sauce, lasagna noodles, ricotta, vegetable mixture, mozzarella, and repeat. Finish with sauce and mozzarella.
- Bake: Cover and bake for 30 minutes, then uncover and bake for additional 10–15 minutes until golden.
- Rest and garnish: Let rest for 10 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh basil if desired.
Notes
- You can substitute other spring vegetables like zucchini or leeks.
- For extra protein, add cooked shredded chicken to the layers.
- This lasagna freezes well before baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 370mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
