Artichoke N Fennel Lasagna Recipes

ARTICHOKE AND MUSHROOM LASAGNA

Steps:

• For filling:Melt butter in large skillet over medium-high heat.
• Add mushrooms and garlic; sauté until mushrooms release juices and begin to brown, about 7 minutes.
• Add artichokes and vermouth.
• Cook until liquid is absorbed, stirring occasionally, about 10 minutes.
• Season with salt and pepper.
• For béchamel sauce:Melt butter in heavy medium saucepan over medium-high heat.
• Add flour; stir 1 minute.
• Gradually whisk in milk.
• Reduce heat to medium and simmer until sauce thickens and lightly coats spoon, stirring occasionally, about 20 minutes.
• Stir in 1 1/2 cups Parmesan.
• Season to taste with salt, pepper, and ground nutmeg.
• Spread 2/3 cup béchamel sauce over bottom of 13x9x2-inch glass baking dish.
• Top with enough noodles to cover bottom of dish.
• Spread 1/4 of artichoke mixture over.
• Spoon 2/3 cup béchamel sauce over.
• Top béchamel with 1/4 of mozzarella.
• Sprinkle with 3 tablespoons Parmesan.
• Top with enough noodles to cover.
• Repeat layering 3 more times, finishing with a layer of noodles, then remaining béchamel.
• Sprinkle with remaining Parmesan.
• (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover with foil and refrigerate.)
• Preheat oven to 350°F.
• Bake lasagna covered with foil 1 hour (or 1 hour 15 minutes if chilled).
• Remove foil.
• Increase temperature to 450°F.
• Bake lasagna until golden on top, about 10 minutes longer.