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Roasted Asparagus Lasagna with Goat Cheese

Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes

Servings

Ingredients

  • 1 pound lasagna pasta I like the whole wheat pasta available at most markets
  • 2 pounds fresh asparagus-stem end trimmed and stalks cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
  • Extra Virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • 2 cups 2% milk
  • 4 ounces goat cheese
  • Zest of 2 lemons

Instructions

  •   Preheat broiler to high.
  • Place a large stockpot over high heat and cook lasagna pasta until it is al dente. Drain and toss with olive oil to prevent pasta from sticking.
  • Toss the asparagus pieces with salt and pepper and extra Virgin olive oil. Place on a broiler proof pan and cook until caramelized and lightly browned (about 5-7 minutes). Be sure to turn the asparagus frequently so that it is evenly golden brown. Remove from the broiler and set aside.
  • Place a medium sauté pan over medium heat. Melt the butter and whisk the flour in to milk. Stir the mixture to cook out the raw flour taste (about 1 minute.) Add the milk at once and whisk constantly. The mixture will thicken when the milk reaches a boil. When the mixture reaches a boil, remove from the heat and stir in the goat cheese and lemon zest. Adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper.