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In a large stone mortar, place pine nuts, basil, garlic and salt and grind with a pestle till paste.
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Add in cheeses and drizzle in extra virgin olive oil, beating with a wooden spoon.
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Store in jars, topped with extra virgin extra virgin olive oil.
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To Prepare Baked Lasagna Dish:Preheat oven to 425 F. Bring 6 qts water to boil and add in 2 Tbsp.
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salt.
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Set up ice bath next to boiling water.
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Trim asparagus and boil one minute.
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Drain and refresh in ice bath.
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Remove, drain well, and cut into 4-inch to 5-inch pcs and set aside.
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Cut pasta into 5-inch squares and drop into same boiling water as asparagus.
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Cook one minute till tender.
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Remove and refresh in ice bath.
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Drain on towels and set aside.
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In a mixing bowl, stir balsamella, pesto, and grated cheese together till mixed well.
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Butter 4 gratin dishes and place one piece of 5-inch pasta on the bottom of each one.
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On top of pasta, place the following: 3 pcs of asparagus, followed by 2 Tbsp.
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pesto, followed by another piece of pasta.
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Continue with this layering till you have 4 pcs of pasta and 4 layers of asparagus and pesto mix.
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Lay one more piece of pasta on top, followed by a spoonful of pesto mix and sprinkle each of the 4 gratin dishes with bread crumbs.
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Put all 4 dishes in oven and bake for 12 to 15 min, or possibly till bubbling and golden on top.
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Remove and serve immediately.
