WHITE LASAGNA WITH GREENS, GRUYERE, & GARLIC

25m
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Preheat oven to 375F.
  2. 2Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
  3. 3Add oil, onions, garlic, mushrooms, basil, oregano, red pepper flakes, and ¼ tsp salt to the skillet.
  4. 4Sauté the ingredients for about 3-4 minutes, or until mushrooms are softened and their liquid has mostly evaporated.
  5. 5Add fresh spinach and cook until wilted, about 10-15 seconds.
  6. 6Remove the pan from heat and stir in chicken.
  7. 7In a small bowl, whisk ½ cup chicken broth with flour until a thick consistency is formed; set aside.
  8. 8Combine remaining 1 ½ cups broth, milk, nutmeg, and 1 tsp salt in a medium saucepan and simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
  9. 9Once bubbly, add the slurry and whisk continuously.
  10. 10Simmer until thickened (about 6 minutes) and stir in parmesan.
  11. 11Remove from heat.
  12. 12Pour 1/2 cup sauce into the bottom of an 8x8 baking dish.
  13. 13Top with ⅓ of the noodles, 1 cup chicken mixture, 1 cup sauce, and ¼ cup mozzarella.
  14. 14Repeat layers three times, finishing with sauce and cheese.
  15. 15Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until bubbly.
  16. 16Serve the baked lasagna.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 0.75 cup onion, chopped
  • 3 tbsp garlic, minced
  • 1 cup mushrooms, thinly sliced
  • 1 tsp dried basil
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 0.5 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 1 tsp sea salt
  • 1 bag (6oz) spinach
  • 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
  • 2 cups chicken or veggie broth
  • 0.25 cup flour
  • 0.25 tsp nutmeg
  • 0.5 cup shredded parmesan
  • 6 oz no boil, oven ready lasagna noodles, broken into 2-3" pieces
  • 1.25 cup gruyere or mozzarella, shredded

Equipment

large nonstick skilletwooden spoonsmall bowlwhiskmedium saucepan8x8 baking dishfoil

Tips

  • This lasagna is considered a healthy meal due to the entire bag of spinach for extra nutrients and a creamy, protein-rich béchamel sauce made with milk instead of cream.
  • The béchamel sauce makes the lasagna.