Introducing the delectable “White Sauce Seafood Lasagna” – a culinary masterpiece that seamlessly combines the rich flavors of a velvety white sauce with the succulent goodness of seafood, creating a European-inspired dish that is sure to elevate your dining experience. 🌟
Recipe Overview:
- Preparation Time: 10 minutes ⏳
- Cooking Time: 50 minutes ⏳
- Total Time: 1 hour ⏳
- Servings: 8 🍽️
- Calories per Serving: 471.8 🌡️
- Aggregated Rating: 5 stars ⭐
- Review Count: 16 📝
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup butter 🧈
- 1/2 cup flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt 🧂
- 2 cloves garlic, minced 🧄
- 2 cups milk 🥛
- 2 cups chicken broth 🍗
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon basil 🌿
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded 🧀
- 2 green onions, chopped 🧅
- 1/2 cup cottage cheese 🏠
- 15 shrimp, peeled and deveined 🍤
- 1 bay scallop, finely chopped 🐚
- 1/3 cup dry white wine 🍷
Nutrition Facts (Per Serving):
- Calories: 471.8
- Fat: 22.3g
- Saturated Fat: 13.1g
- Cholesterol: 70.2mg
- Sodium: 813.2mg
- Carbohydrates: 44.1g
- Fiber: 1.8g
- Sugar: 2.6g
- Protein: 21.3g
Instructions:
- 🔥 Heat butter in a large saucepan over low heat until melted.
- 🧄 Add minced garlic, infusing the kitchen with its aromatic essence.
- 🍚 Stir in flour and salt, creating a bubbling mixture. Cook, stirring constantly until it reaches a delightful consistency.
- 🥛 Remove from heat. Stir in milk, chicken broth, and white wine. Return to the stove and heat to boiling, stirring constantly.
- ⏰ Boil for 1 minute. Add mozzarella cheese, chopped green onions, basil, and pepper.
- 🍝 Cook over low heat until the cheese is melted, maintaining the creamy texture with constant stirring.
- 🍲 Spread about 1 1/2 cups of the sauce in an ungreased 9×13 pan, creating the flavorful base.
- 🍜 Top with UNCOOKED lasagna noodles, overlapping as needed, building the layers of indulgence.
- 🏠 Spread the cottage cheese over the noodles, infusing a hint of richness to the dish.
- 🍤 Spread with another 1 1/2 cups of sauce and then top with another 5 lasagna noodles, creating a symphony of textures.
- 🌊 Spread the seafood – shrimp and finely chopped bay scallop – over this layer, infusing the dish with oceanic delights.
- 🍲 Top with another 1 1/2 cups of sauce, ensuring every layer is enveloped in the creamy goodness.
- 🍝 Cover with the last 5 lasagna noodles, creating the final layer of this culinary masterpiece.
- 🎉 Top with all of the remaining sauce, and if desired, sprinkle with 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese for that perfect finishing touch.
- 🔥 Bake, uncovered at 350°F for 35 – 45 minutes or until the noodles are tender, achieving a perfect harmony of flavors.
- ⏳ Let stand for 15 minutes before cutting, allowing the layers to settle and intensify the dining experience.
- 🤤 Hope you love this White Sauce Seafood Lasagna as much as we do! Share the joy with your loved ones and savor the richness of this European-inspired delight. 🍽️✨
Indulge in the culinary magic and create memories with each savory bite of this exquisite White Sauce Seafood Lasagna! 🌊🍝 #LovewithRecipes #SeafoodLasagna #EuropeanCuisine
