Shrimp & Saffron Lasagna Recipe

Name: Shrimp & Saffron Lasagna
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1# Fresh Pasta Sheets, pref. squid ink or red pepper.; 1# Ricotta (pref. freshly made); 1# Shrimp, cooked and chopped; 4 Tbsp. Butter; 4 Tbsp flour (Pref. Wondra Gravy flour); 2 cups milk; 1/4 Tsp Safron; 1/4 Cup Sweet White Wine or Sherry; Tbsp. Lemon Zest; 3 eggs; 8 oz Fontina Cheese; 1 Tbs. Fresh Thyme, chopped; 1 shallot; Salt; White pepper

Servings: persons

1# Fresh Pasta Sheets, pref. squid ink or red pepper.
1# Ricotta (pref. freshly made)
1# Shrimp, cooked and chopped
4 Tbsp. Butter
4 Tbsp flour (Pref. Wondra Gravy flour)
2 cups milk
1/4 Tsp Safron
1/4 Cup Sweet White Wine or Sherry
Tbsp. Lemon Zest
3 eggs
8 oz Fontina Cheese
1 Tbs. Fresh Thyme, chopped
1 shallot
Salt
White pepper

1
Pre-heat oven to 375
2
Mix Ricotta, lemon zest, thyme and eggs, salt and white pepper to taste. Set aside.
3
Prepare a bechamel by melting butter, cooking chopped shallots, whisking in flour and then slowly whisking in first the wine/sherry and then the milk. Lover heat. As sauce thickens, crumble in the saffron and whisk briskly.
4
Grease pan and ladle a coating of sauce onto baking dish
5
Place first layer of pasta down.
6
Spoon 1/3 of the ricotta mixture, sprinkle with half the shrimp, ladle on sauce to cover
7
Repeat with another layer, and top with final pasta sheet, ladle a thin coating of sauce and grate fontina to cover.
8
Bake 30-45 minutes, uncovered until brown and bubbly. Place a foil-covered cookie sheet under pan to catch overflow.
9
Allow to rest 20 minutes and serve

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1# Fresh Pasta Sheets, pref. squid ink or red pepper., 1# Ricotta (pref. freshly made), 1# Shrimp, cooked and chopped, 4 Tbsp. Butter, and more.

Yes, Shrimp & Saffron Lasagna falls under the Seafood 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.

Shrimp & Saffron Lasagna

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