Asparagus Lasagna

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.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 40 mins
• Calories: 388 Calories

Ingredients

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

Recipe Instructions

Step 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.

Step 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.

Step 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.

Step 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.