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"Sunshine" Asparagus Lasagna

If you're tired of red sauce lasagna, try this incredible recipe!
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Course Main Course

Ingredients
  

  • 12 wide lasagna noodles
  • 1/3 cup butter
  • 6 cloves garlic chopped
  • 1/3 cup flour
  • 4 1/2 cups milk
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 1/2 lb fresh asparagus cooked just until tender
  • 3 cups julienned fully-cooked ham
  • 3 cups mozzarella/provolone cheese shredded

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter a 13 x 9-inch baking dish. 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. Cut cooked asparagus into 1-inch pieces.
  • Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Saute garlic just until fragrant. Stir in flour until smooth and no lumps. Gradually mix in milk and season with thyme. Simmer sauce gently until thick. Remove from heat.
  • Layer noodles, sauce, asparagus, ham and cheeses in three layers, each beginning with noodles and ending with shredded cheese on top.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes or until cheese melts and begins to brown. May be covered if browns too quickly. Time may vary depending on oven used. Allow to stand for 5 to 10 minutes before serving. Makes 12 servings. Enjoy!