ARTICHOKE AND YELLOW SQUASH LASAGNA WITH BECHAMEL SAUCE

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I developed this recipe for a customer's luncheon at home, who needed something vegetarian for the guests. It is easy to assemble, as no-boil lasagna is used, but will resemble lasagna made with fresh pasta.

Provided by CookinCowgirl

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 25

2 large crookneck yellow squash, washed and chopped
2 scallions, chopped, whites and some green parts
1 tablespoon fresh garlic, minced
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 cup marinated artichoke, drained and chopped
1 large egg, beaten
8 ounces Philadelphia Cream Cheese, room temperature
1 cup ricotta cheese (low fat is okay)
1/2 cup cottage cheese, drained (2% is okay)
1 1/2 cups Italian cheese blend
1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
1 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped or 1/2 tablespoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dry oregano leaves
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
bechamel sauce
3 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups half-and-half
1 dash nutmeg
no-boil lasagna sheet (Barilla or Skinner are good)
parsley (to garnish)

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350º.
  • Sauté squash, onions, garlic in 2 tbs olive oil.
  • Drain and chop the artichokes.
  • Beat the egg in a small bowl.
  • Reserve ½ cup of the Italian cheese blend.
  • Combine ½ cup cheese, herbs, salt, and pepper and blend in the egg.
  • Line a 9x13 pan with aluminum foil.
  • Melt the 3 tbs butter in a saucepan with olive oil, and stir in flour to make a roux.
  • Slowly add cream, stirring constantly, and add a dash of ground nutmeg.
  • Pour ½ cup of the sauce on the bottom of pan, and lay sheets of dry lasagna on top of the sauce.
  • Layer the sheets with 1/5 of the cheese mixture and 1/5 of the squash mixture.
  • Repeat until you make five layers, topped by lasagna sheets, then press down slightly on the lasagna.
  • Pour the rest of the béchamel sauce over the top, making certain it completely covers the top and runs down the sides.
  • Cover the pan with a tent of aluminum foil and bake the lasagna for 40 minutes in the oven.
  • Remove the lasagna and sprinkle the rest of the cheese on top of it, then let it rest for 10 minutes.
  • Cut the lasagna it into serving pieces and place them on plates, garnishing them with the minced parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 715.2, Fat 61.4, SaturatedFat 34.6, Cholesterol 223.7, Sodium 1956.2, Carbohydrate 20, Fiber 3.1, Sugar 2, Protein 24

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