Rating: 4 stars
18 Ratings
  • 5 star values: 7
  • 4 star values: 8
  • 3 star values: 2
  • 2 star values: 1
  • 1 star values: 0

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.

Recipe by Cooking Light April 2014

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Credit: Rob Culpepper; Styling: Cindy Barr

Recipe Summary

hands-on:
35 mins
total:
1 hr 10 mins
Yield:
Serves 6
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Ingredients

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Directions

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  • Preheat oven to 375°.

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  • 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.

Chef's Notes

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Nutrition Facts

276 calories; fat 10.4g; saturated fat 4.4g; mono fat 3.5g; poly fat 0.7g; protein 16g; carbohydrates 31g; fiber 4g; cholesterol 22mg; iron 3mg; sodium 575mg; calcium 367mg.
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