Low Cal Garlic Asparagus Lasagna Recipes

SKINNY LASAGNA

Steps:

• Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray. Cook and drain noodles as directed on package. Place in cold water.
• Meanwhile, in 12-inch skillet, cook beef and garlic over medium-high heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring frequently, until beef is thoroughly cooked; drain. Stir in pasta sauce, ground red pepper and 1 teaspoon of the basil. Heat to boiling, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat.
• Heat oven to 350°F. In medium bowl, beat egg slightly. Stir in ricotta cheese and remaining 1/2 teaspoon basil until blended. Drain noodles. Spread about 1/2 cup sauce mixture over bottom of baking dish. Top with 3 noodles, 1 1/2 cups of the sauce mixture, half of the ricotta mixture and 3/4 cup of the mozzarella cheese. Repeat layers once. Top with remaining noodles, sauce and mozzarella cheese; sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Spray 15-inch piece of foil with cooking spray. Cover lasagna with foil.
• Bake 45 minutes. Uncover; bake 10 to 15 minutes longer or until bubbly. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

ASPARAGUS LASAGNA

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook lasagna noodles in boiling water for 8 to 10 minutes, or until al dente. Drain, and cut noodles in half crosswise.
• Melt margarine in a skillet over medium heat. Saute garlic just until fragrant. Stir in the flour until no lumps remain. Gradually mix in milk, and season with thyme. Simmer sauce gently until thick. Remove from heat.
• Grease a 9x9 inch glass baking dish. Layer noodles, sauce, asparagus, ham, and mozzarella cheese in three layers, each starting with noodles, and ending with shredded cheese on the top.
• Cover the dish, and cook in the microwave on HIGH for 9 to 10 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly. Time may vary depending on the oven used. Let stand for 5 to 10 minutes before serving.

ASPARAGUS LASAGNA

Steps:

• Cook lasagna noodles and drain.
• Heat oven to 500°F.
• Cut off about 1" at the end of the asparagus stalks and discard.
• Coat the asparagus with olive oil and spread out in a single layer in a baking dish.
• Roast 5-10 minutes.
• Remove from oven, sprinkle with salt, cut into bite-size pieces, and let cool.
• Reduce oven to 400°F.
• In a large pot, melt butter over medium heat.
• Add flour and stir for about 2-3 minutes.
• Combine water and broth; slowly add to flour-butter mixture, constantly stirring.
• Cook about 5 minutes.
• Add mozzarella and lemon zest, stirring until the mixture is smooth.
• Butter a 13 x 9 baking pan.
• Place a layer of noodles in the pan, then half the sauce, then half the asparagus pieces, then 1/2 cup parmesan.
• Repeat, then put on the top layer of noodles.
• In a small bowl combine cream and a dash of salt.
• Whip until soft peaks form then spoon over noodles.
• Sprinkle with remaining 2/3 cup parmesan cheese.
• Bake 30 minutes.

ROASTED ASPARAGUS LASAGNA

Steps:

• Place asparagus and mushrooms in a shallow roasting pan. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon oil; toss to coat. Bake at 450° for 8-10 minutes or until vegetables are browned; set aside. Reduce heat to 350°., In a large saucepan, melt butter. Stir in the flour, salt, pepper and cloves until smooth. Gradually stir in milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Set aside. , In a large skillet, saute onion in remaining oil until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Remove from the heat; add roasted asparagus and mushrooms., In a 13x9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray, layer four noodles, a third of the asparagus mixture, a third of the white sauce, 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese and 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese. Repeat layers twice. , Cover and bake at 350° for 35 minutes. Uncover; bake 10-15 minutes longer or until heated through. Let stand for 15 minutes before cutting.

ASPARAGUS LASAGNA

Steps:

• 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, zest and nutmeg until cheese is melted., Spread about 3/4 cup sauce in a greased 13x9-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.

ASPARAGUS LASAGNA

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add 1 teaspoon olive oil. Add the pasta and cook until tender but still firm to the bite, stirring occasionally, about 8 to 10 minutes for dried pasta or 2 to 3 minutes for fresh pasta. Drain pasta.
• In a food processor combine the sun-dried tomatoes and basil. Pulse until the mixture is combined. Transfer to a small bowl. Stir in 1/2 cup Parmesan. Set aside.
• In a large skillet brown the pancetta until crisp. Remove from the pan using a slotted spoon. Add 1 tablespoon olive oil, onion, and garlic and cook until tender, about 4 minutes. Add asparagus and cook until tender, about 4 minutes. Transfer the mixture to a large bowl. Add the ricotta, salt, and pepper and stir to combine.
• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. In a 9 by 13-inch baking dish sprinkle some of the sun-dried tomato mixture on the bottom of the casserole dish. Place some lasagna sheets, then half asparagus mixture. Next sprinkle some mozzarella cheese and some of the remaining 3/4 cup Parmesan. Continue for 1 more layer. Top with lasagna sheets, some sun-dried tomato mixture, mozzarella, and Parmesan. Dot the top with butter. Bake until the ingredients are warm and the cheese is melted, about 25 minutes.

LOW CAL GARLIC ASPARAGUS LASAGNA

Steps:

• boil all noodles until soft and let dry.
• boil asparagus until almost cooked.
• preheat oven to 425 degrees.
• In a sauce pan on medium heat pour milk, garlic, the onion and basil while constantly stirring so the milk doesnt foam up. Cook until it thickens (usually takes about five to ten minutes.
• spray a large cake pan with cooking spray and start to cover the bottom of the pan with the noodles.
• start first layer by sprinkling with cheese, then spread carrots and peas all over while covering with sauce.
• Start seconed layer with noodles, cover with cheese, brocolli, cauliflower, and the rest of asparagus, cover with more sauce.
• Finish with a top layer of noodles, and use the rest of the cheese for the top. Cover with the rest of the sauce then bake for an hour.
• Let cool and enjoy.

3-CHEESE ASPARAGUS LASAGNA

Steps:

• Bend asparagus spears gently to snap off tough end.
• Cut tender parts into 1" pieces.
• Wash under cold running water.
• Shake off excess water and place in microwaveable container.
• Microwave on HI for 3 minutes (alternately, cook in boiling water for 3 minutes).
• Drain and rinse under cold water, drain again.
• Set aside 1 1/2 cups asparagus tips.
• In saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.
• Gradually whisk in flour and cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute.
• Whisk in milk and stirring constantly, cook for 10 minutes or until thickened.
• Remove from heat.
• Stir in cream cheese, lemon rind, lemon juice, salt, pepper and nutmeg until cheese is melted.
• Meanwhile, cook noodles in boiling water until tender (about 10 minutes).
• Place 3 noodles in a 13x9 baking dish.
• Spread with one cup sauce, then 1/4 of the asparagus (not including reserved tips), then 1/4 of the mozzarella.
• Repeat layers 3 more times then top with final layer of noodles and sauce.
• Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
• Bake in preheated 375 degree oven for 35-40 minutes or until bubbling and golden.
• Sprinkle reserved asparagus tips over top.
• Bake for an additional 5 minutes.
• Let sit for 10 minutes before serving.

ASPARAGUS & BROAD BEAN LASAGNE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4. Heat the milk in a pan until just boiling, then tip in the beans (add a splash of water to cover if you need to). Cook for 3 mins to defrost, then add the garlic, basil, lemon zest, spring onions and bouillon, then blitz for a few mins with a hand blender until smooth.
• Spoon half the purée into a 20 x 26cm ovenproof dish. Top with 3 lasagne sheets, the remaining purée, and the peas, then the remaining lasagne sheets.
• Whisk the cottage cheese with the egg and a good grating of nutmeg. Pour over the lasagne, then press in the asparagus and scatter over the parmesan. Bake for 1 hr until golden and a knife easily slides through. Can be kept chilled for two days.