Recipe: Asparagus Lasagne Bianco (using ham and mozzarella, garlic cream sauce, microwave)

ASPARAGUS LASAGNE BIANCO

5 lasagne noodles (2-inches wide)
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 tsp. dried thyme, crushed
2 tbsp. butter or margarine
2 tbsp. flour
1 1/3 cups milk
Salt and pepper, to taste
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1 cup julienne ham
1 (15 oz.) can asparagus spears, drained

Cook noodles as directed on package; drain and cut in half crosswise; set aside.

In saucepan, cook garlic and thyme in butter. Blend in flour; cook, stirring constantly. Stir in milk; cook, stirring constantly until thickened. Season sauce with salt and pepper.

In buttered, 2 quart microwaveable dish, layer 1/3 of noodles, sauce, cheese, ham and asparagus. Repeat layers twice.

In microwave, cover and cook on high 10 minutes, turning twice.