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Add 1 tsp (5 ml) salt and 2 tbsp (30 ml) olive oil to a large pot of water and bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
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Add lasagna noodles and cook until tender, about 15 minutes.
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Gently remove noodles with tongs and drape over the side of several pots or large bowls.
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Do not overlap noodles as they will stick to each other and tear.
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Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
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Add scallops and cook for 5 minutes until scallops are no longer opaque.
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Add shrimp and cook for 2 minutes more until shrimp is pink.
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Remove from heat.
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Toss together scallops, shrimp and artichoke in a large bowl.
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Cover bowl and set aside.
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Toss together cheese in another bowl and cover and set aside.
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Heat butter, oil, and garlic in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
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Add leeks and wine and cook over medium-high heat until leeks are tender and liquid reduces completely, about 8-10 minutes.
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Spoon riccota cheese into a large bowl.
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Add leeks, basil, eggs, salt and pepper and mix until blended.
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Cover bowl and set aside.
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Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat.
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Whisk in flour until smooth and cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute.
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Add chicken stock 1/2 cup (125 ml) at a time, stirring constantly, to incorporate liquid.
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Add cream and stir as sauce thickens.
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Stir in cheese until blended.
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Add 1/2 cup (125 ml) of hot sauce to bowl with beaten eggs and stir to temper eggs.
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Add eggs to sauce and stir constantly for 2 minutes more, then remove from heat.
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Season with salt and pepper.
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees (175 C.).
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Smear white sauce on the bottom of a 13 x 9 inch baking pan.
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For each layer, lay 3 noodles, side by side, over bottom of pan.
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Cut broken noodles to fill in any gaps or extend the length of the pan.
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Dollop 1/2 cup (125 ml) ricotta cheese mixture over noodles.
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Scatter 1/3 cup (80 ml) of scallops, shrimp, and artichoke over ricotta.
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Spoon 1/3 cup (80 ml) sauce over ingredients and top with 1/2 cup (125 ml) of Swiss and Gruyere cheese mixture.
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Repeat layers 3 more times.
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Top final layer with noodles and spoon sauce over top.
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Scatter Swiss and Gruyere cheese over sauce.
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Bake for 45 minutes or until top is bubbling.
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Remove from oven and cool for 10 minutes.
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Precut lasagna into 3-inch squares and place on a trivet or hot plate on the buffet table.
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Garnish with shredded basil leaves.
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Store covered in the refrigerator or freezer and reheat before serving.
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Makes 12 to 15 servings per single recipe.