Italian Flag Lasagna Recipe

Name: Italian Flag Lasagna
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 tablespoons butter; 6 tablespoons flour; 2 cups milk; salt; ground nutmeg; 1 (28 ounce) can tomato puree; 12 sheets no-boil lasagna noodles; 1 cup fresh basil leaf; 3 zucchini, thinly sliced lengthwise; 1 (18 ounce) bagshredded mozzarella cheese; 1 (15 ounce) container ricotta cheese; 2 cups freshly grated parmesan cheese

Servings: persons

4 tablespoons butter
6 tablespoons flour
2 cups milk
salt
ground nutmeg
1 (28 ounce) can tomato puree
12 sheets no-boil lasagna noodles
1 cup fresh basil leaf
3 zucchini, thinly sliced lengthwise
1 (18 ounce) bagshredded mozzarella cheese
1 (15 ounce) container ricotta cheese
2 cups freshly grated parmesan cheese

1
Preheat the oven to 375.
2
In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium-low heat.
3
Whisk in the flour until smooth.
4
Slowly add the milk and cook, whisking continuously, until thickened, about 8 minutes.
5
Season the cream sauce with salt and nutmeg.
6
Coat the bottom of a 9-by-13-inch baking dish with 1 cup tomato puree and cover with 4 lasagna sheets.
7
Layer the lasagna as follows: tomato puree, basil, zucchini, mozzarella, ricotta, cream sauce, Parmesan and lasagna sheets.
8
Repeat the layering, gently pressing down each layer.
9
Finish with a layer each of tomato puree, basil, zucchini and cream sauce.
10
Top with the Parmesan.
11
Bake until golden and bubbly, about 30 minutes.
12
Let sit for about 5 minutes before cutting into squares.

672

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 tablespoons butter, 6 tablespoons flour, 2 cups milk, salt, and more.

Yes, Italian Flag 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.

Italian Flag Lasagna

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