Garden Party Lasagna
Step aside tomato lovers- the Garden Party Lasagna has made an entrance! This béchamel-sauce lasagna is not only scrumptious, it has a ton of nutritious benefits like over one-hundred grams of protein and two pounds of vegetables. It is fresh, filling, and the perfect Springtime meal for your week-night rotation.
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 35-40 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour and 15 minutes
Yields: 6 servings
- 3 tbs avocado oil
- 1 whole white onion, diced
- 5 tbs garlic, minced
- 3 tbs crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 2 cups mushrooms, thinly sliced
- 1- 16 oz bag spinach
- 1 lb shredded cooked chicken
- 6 ounces no boil, oven ready lasagna noodles
- 1¼ cup gruyere or mozzarella, shredded
Béchamel Sauce:
Yields: 1 serving (8ounces)
- 2 tbs unsalted butter
- 2 tbs all-purpose flour
- 1¼ cups whole milk, heated
- salt to taste
- ground black pepper to taste
You can substitute a béchamel sauce for store-bought jar, cacio e pepe sauce, or alfredo sauce. This recipe calls for two cups, 16 ounces.
Directions:
- Preheat oven to 375°
- Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat
- Add oil, onions, garlic, crushed red pepper, oregano, basil, and mushrooms,
- Sauté 3-4 minutes, or until mushrooms have softened
- Add fresh spinach and cook until wilted
- Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the chicken
Béchamel Sauce Directions:
- Melt 2 tbsp. unsalted butter in a heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium heat
- Stir in 2 tbsp. all-purpose flour and cook, stirring constantly, until the paste cooks and bubbles a bit, but don't let it brown, about 2 minutes
- Slowly add 1¼ cups whole milk, heated, whisking to incorporate
- Bring it to a boil, stirring constantly, as sauce thickens
- Add salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- Reduce to low heat, and cook, stirring, 2–3 minutes more
- Remove from the heat and set aside
Assembly:
- Pour 1/2 cup sauce into the baking dish, completely covering the bottom
- Place a layer of noodles on top of the sauce
- Layer on your Garden Party (onion, spinach, mushroom, chicken) mixture
- Layer with cheese
- Repeat these steps 2-3 times completing your dish with a topping of cheese
- Bake uncovered for 35-40 minutes, or until bubbly
This meal is a guaranteed family favorite! It is simple, fresh, and it is perfect for meal prep! Pair this with the classic salad and garlic bread, and you have the perfect cozy night in.
