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I'm back with a vengeance, so hear goes:
Lasagna Alfredo with Chicken and Spinach
Alfredo Sauce 3-4 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1 T olive oil 1/4 C unsalted butter 1 qt heavy cream 1 1/2 C grated parmigiano/reggiano
Pasta 1 lb lasagna pasta
Ricotta filling 1 1/2 lbs ricotta 4 eggs 2 C parmesan 1/2 bunch Italian parsley, chopped fine 1 tsp dried oregano 2 tsp dried basil 1/2 tsp black pepper 1 tsp salt, or to taste 10 oz frozen spinach, thawed & squeezed dry
Other fillings 2 C cooked chicken, white & dark meat 1/2 large red onion, cut into thin strips & sauteed until tender 1 lb shredded mozzarella
To make sauce: Saute chopped garlic in olive oil over med. heat until soft & translucent: don't scorch. Add butter and cream. Heat until mixture bubbles & starts to foam; don't let it boil over. Cook for 8 minutes to reduce sauce somewhat. Add Parmigiano-Reggiano. Whisk until smooth. Cook for 10 min. over low heat whisking often. Set aside.
To cook lasagna: Prepare lasagna pasta according to package directions. Set aside
To make ricotta filling: Mix ricotta, eggs, parmesan, parsley, oregano, basil, salt, petter & squeezed spinach. Set aside.
To assemble lasagna: Brush olive oil on bottom & sides of 9 x 13 inl. pan. Ladle small amount of sauce on bottom. Add layer of pasta. Scoop in a third of ricotta mixture. Layer with a fourth of the mozzarella, 1/2 C suace, another layer of pasta, 1 C of chicken and scattering of onion. Repeat layers twice, until all filling is used. Over top layer, ladle remaining sauce & sprinkle with cheese.
To bake lasagna: Tent with foil. Place on a baking sheet. Bake in 350 deg. F for 35 to 50 min. or until puffed & slightly golden.
This recipe is courtesy of my favorite caterer, Francesa's Catering.
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