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White Chicken Lasagna

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The height of comfort food--pasta, chicken, lots of cheese, spinach, and a delicately-spiced, creamy sauce.

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Difficulty Level

Easy

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Needed Items

Durations

  • 30 minutes hands on
    45 minutes baking time
    15 minutes cooling
    Total time: 90 minutes

Ingredients

  • 9 lasagna noodles
    1 onion
    4 Tbsp butter (1/2 stick)
    1/3 cup all-purpose flour
    3 cups chicken broth
    1 cup heavy whipping cream
    5 oz fresh spinach
    1 1/2 tsp salt
    1/2 tsp pepper
    4 cloves garlic
    15 oz ricotta
    1 egg
    2 Tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
    1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
    3 cups shredded mozzarella
    1/8 tsp nutmeg
    2 tsp Penzeys Tuscan Sunset...
    ...OR...
    1/2 tsp dried basil
    1/4 tsp dried oregano
    1/4 tsp dried thyme
    1/4 tsp ground fennel
    1/8 tsp pepper
    1/4 tsp ground anise seed
    1/4 tsp garlic powder
    1/8 tsp crushed red pepper flakes

Number of Servings

  • 9

Equipment

  • 9x13" baking pan
    Large pot for cooking noodles
    Large bowl
    Large saucepan
    Ladle
    Rubber spatula or large spoon
    Aluminum foil

Do-Aheads

  • Preheat oven to 375°
    Fill large pot with water and get it started toward boiling

Additional Notes

It’s a good idea to put a large baking sheet on the oven shelf below the lasagna, in case the sauce bubbles out while it cooks.



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