Broccoli Lasagna

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 9 lasagna noodles
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, chopped
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper
• 1 teaspoon salt, divided
• 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 2 1/2 cups milk
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• 1 (15 ounce) container ricotta cheese
• 1 (10 ounce) package chopped frozen broccoli, thawed and drained
• 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 40 mins Ready Time: 1 hr


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
• bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
• in a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. cook onion and garlic in butter until tender. stir in flour, pepper, 1/2 teaspoon salt and nutmeg. stirring continuously, pour in milk, a little at a time, allowing mixture to thicken. bring to a boil for 1 minute, then remove from heat and stir in parsley. set aside.
• in a medium bowl, combine ricotta, broccoli, parmesan, 1 cup of mozzarella and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt. stir until well blended.
• in a 7x11 inch baking dish layer: 1/4 cup white sauce; 3 noodles; one-third of remaining white sauce; half the broccoli mixture; 3 more noodles; half remaining white sauce; remaining broccoli mixture; 3 noodles; remaining white sauce. sprinkle with remaining mozzarella. cover with foil coated with cooking spray.
• bake in preheated oven 30 minutes. let stand 10 minutes before serving.