Festive Lasagna Recipe

Name: Festive Lasagna
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1/4 cup flour; 1 tablespoon tomato paste or sun-dried tomato paste; 1 cup fish stock; 1 cup milk; 1 cup heavy cream; Salt and cayenne pepper, to taste; 8 ounces lobster meat, cooked and diced; 8 ounces lump crab meat, picked over; 2 tablespoons butter; 4 plum tomatoes, seeded and diced; 2 tablespoons dry white wine; 2 tablespoons each, basil leaves, in chiffonade and chives, minced; Salt and pepper; 2/3 cup fresh breadcrumbs; 1 to 2 tablespoons butter

Servings: persons

6 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/4 cup flour
1 tablespoon tomato paste or sun-dried tomato paste
1 cup fish stock
1 cup milk
1 cup heavy cream
Salt and cayenne pepper, to taste
8 ounces lobster meat, cooked and diced
8 ounces lump crab meat, picked over
2 tablespoons butter
4 plum tomatoes, seeded and diced
2 tablespoons dry white wine
2 tablespoons each, basil leaves, in chiffonade and chives, minced
Salt and pepper
2/3 cup fresh breadcrumbs
1 to 2 tablespoons butter

1
Combine fish stock, milk and cream and set aside.
2
Make a roux of butter and flour.
3
When cooked, stir in sun-dried tomato paste and whisk in liquids; bring to a boil and simmer for 5 minutes.
4
Season well to taste with salt and cayenne
5
Saute lobster and crab in butter to warm; add tomatoes and wine and reduce.
6
Stir in basil and chives.
7
Season well with salt and pepper.To assemble: Cut lasagna into strips large enough to fit into 9 x 13 inch pan.
8
Parboil lasagna strips, a few at a time for a minute in boiling water.
9
Chill in ice water; dry on cloth towels.
10
Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
11
Butter pan generously.
12
Layer some lasagna noodles, barely overlapping the edges.
13
Spread some sauce over top and dot sauce with seafood filling; layer until pan is filled.
14
Finish with a layer of sauce, sprinkle with breadcrumbs and dot with butter.
15
Bake for 20 to 25 minutes; cool for 10 minutes before serving.

733

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, 1/4 cup flour, 1 tablespoon tomato paste or sun-dried tomato paste, 1 cup fish stock, and more.

Yes, Festive Lasagna falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Festive Lasagna

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