Tuna Lasagna With Italian Spiced White Sauce

Name: Tuna Lasagna With Italian Spiced White Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Eggs and Cheese Mix; 2 eggs; 1/2 cup ricotta cheese; 1/2 cup cottage cheese; 1/4 cup evaporated milk; 1 1/2 tablespoons flour; 1/2 teaspoon thyme; 1/2 teaspoon oregano; 1/2 teaspoon basil; 1/2 teaspoon white pepper; White Sauce; 2 teaspoons sysco chicken base; 3/4 cup water; 1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine; 1/3 cup white flour; 2 cups fat-free half-and-half (or 1 cup fat free evaporated milk and 1 cup water); 1 1/2 cups parmesan cheese, fresh grated or 1 1/2 cups dry parmesan cheese; 1 (4 ounce) jar sliced pimientos, drained (optional); Add in Ingredients; 1 (6 ounce) cans albacore tuna or (12 ounce) can albacore tuna, drained; 12 lasagna noodles, cooked and cooled; Pam cooking spray

Servings: persons

Eggs and Cheese Mix
2 eggs
1/2 cup ricotta cheese
1/2 cup cottage cheese
1/4 cup evaporated milk
1 1/2 tablespoons flour
1/2 teaspoon thyme
1/2 teaspoon oregano
1/2 teaspoon basil
1/2 teaspoon white pepper
White Sauce
2 teaspoons sysco chicken base
3/4 cup water
1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine
1/3 cup white flour
2 cups fat-free half-and-half (or 1 cup fat free evaporated milk and 1 cup water)
1 1/2 cups parmesan cheese, fresh grated or 1 1/2 cups dry parmesan cheese
1 (4 ounce) jar sliced pimientos, drained (optional)
Add in Ingredients
1 (6 ounce) cans albacore tuna or (12 ounce) can albacore tuna, drained
12 lasagna noodles, cooked and cooled
Pam cooking spray

1
In blender add the eggs cheese mixture in the order listed. Pulse 3 to 4 times; set aside.
2
In large pan, heat boiling water and cook lasagna noodles, drain, rinse and cool. Leave in colander.
3
Take the large pan and add all of the White Sauce ingredients in the order listed except the drained pimentos.
4
Whisk on low to medium heat, until hot and starting to thicken. Do not boil. Add in.
5
pimentos if desired. Fold in the tuna.
6
Preheat oven to 375u00b0F.
7
Spray Pam in 9x13-inch pan.
8
Place one layer of noodles on the bottom of pan.
9
Then layer the egg/cheese mixture over noodles.
10
Layer the white sauce over the egg cheese mixture.
11
Repeat the procedure 3 times.
12
Cover pan and cook 45 minutes.
13
Let set 15 minutes.
14
Cut in portions and serve.
15
Note:
16
Can be partially frozen, then cut in squares and frozen in freezer bags, then reheated in the microwave.
17
Serve with a tossed salad.

1761

kcal

Calories

Fat

239

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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.

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 22 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Eggs and Cheese Mix, 2 eggs, 1/2 cup ricotta cheese, 1/2 cup cottage cheese, and more.

Yes, Tuna Lasagna With Italian Spiced White Sauce 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.

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Tuna Lasagna With Italian Spiced White Sauce

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Variations & substitutions

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