Asparagus Lasagna

Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Servings: 4
Yield: 4 servings

Description

This asparagus lasagna recipe features ham, mozzarella cheese, and a rich, creamy garlic and thyme sauce for a welcome fresh tweak on a typical lasagna.

Ingredients

5 wide lasagna noodles
2 tablespoons margarine
2 cloves garlic, chopped
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups milk
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1 (15 ounce) can asparagus, drained
1 cup julienned fully cooked ham
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Directions

1 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook lasagna noodles in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain. Cut noodles in half crosswise.
2 Meanwhile, melt margarine in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic; cook until just fragrant. Stir in flour until no lumps remain; gradually stir in milk. Season with thyme; simmer until thick. Remove sauce from heat.
3 Grease a 9x9-inch microwave-safe glass baking dish. Layer noodles, sauce, asparagus, ham, and mozzarella in the prepared baking dish; repeat layers twice more, starting each layer with noodles and finishing with mozzarella.
4 Cover the dish with a microwave-safe lid or plastic wrap; microwave on high until cheese is melted and bubbly, 9 to 10 minutes (time may vary depending on your microwave). Set aside before serving, 5 to 10 minutes.