Ingredients

  • 2 pounds fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 C sliced fresh mushrooms (6-7 med/large)
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil
  • 2 Tbsp butter/margarine
  • 3 Tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/8 tsp pepper
  • Dash of ground cloves
  • 1 1/2 C milk
  • 1 C red onion, thinly sliced
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 8-12 lasagne noodles, cooked and drained

Method

  • . Place asparagus, mushrooms, onion and garlic in a shallow roasting pan. Drizzle with olive oil; toss to coat. Bake at 450 for 8-10 mins or until vegetables a browned. Set aside. Reduce oven heat to 350.
  • 2. In a large saucepan, melt butter. Stir in flour, salt, peppers and cloves until smooth. Gradually, stir in milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 mins or until thickened. Set aside.
  • 3. In a 9" x 13" baking dish coated with cooking spray, layer 4 noodles, 1/3 of the asparagus mixture, 1/3 of the white sauce, 1/3 of the mozzarella cheese and 1/3 of the Parmesan cheese. Repeat layers twice.
  • 4. Cover and bake at 350 for 35 mins. Uncover; bake 10-15 mins longer or until heated through. Let stand for 5 mins before cutting.