Almost vegetarian lasagna

6 servings

30 minutes

Almost vegetarian lasagna is a vibrant reimagining of the traditional Italian dish with a delicate blend of vegetables and aromatic ingredients. It features green asparagus, white beans, peas, anchovies, and green onions that create a rich, fresh flavor. Mint adds a light spicy note to the dish while the creamy cheese base makes it tender and warming. The lasagna embodies spring freshness yet remains hearty and cozy. Interestingly, anchovies add a subtle salty touch that harmonizes beautifully with parmesan and homemade cheese. This dish is perfect for both family dinners and elegant meals with guests. It is served hot with a glass of white wine or fresh lemonade to enhance the gastronomic pleasure.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 587.8
• Proteins: 24.5g
• Fats: 41.5g
• Carbohydrates: 32.5g

Ingredients

• Green asparagus: 300 g
• Frozen green peas: 300 g
• Lemon zest: 1 pc
• Cream 20%: 250 g
• Chicken broth: 300 ml
• Garlic: 6 g
• Olive oil: 5 tbsp
• Green onion with bulb: 5 pc
• Mix of peppers: to taste
• Ready-made dry lasagne sheets: 9 pc
• Grated Parmesan cheese: 100 g
• Extra virgin olive oil: 50 ml
• Homemade cheese: 300 g
• White beans: 300 g
• Fresh mint: 0.5 bunch
• Salted anchovies in oil: 4 pc

Cooking steps

1. We wash the asparagus, cut off the tops and bottoms. Set the tops aside and discard the bottoms (woody parts). Preheat the oven to 200 degrees.

   Required ingredients:

   • Green asparagus: 300 g

2. Pour olive oil into a hot skillet and add the asparagus.

   Required ingredients:

   • Olive oil: 5 tablespoon
   • Green asparagus: 300 g

3. We crush 6 cloves of garlic.

   Required ingredients:

   • Garlic: 6 g

4. Chop the green onion and send it to the asparagus.

   Required ingredients:

   • Green onion with bulb: 5 piece

5. Grate lemon zest directly into the pan and add 4 anchovy fillets with juice.

   Required ingredients:

   • Lemon zest: 1 piece
   • Salted anchovies in oil: 4 pieces

6. After 15-20 minutes, we pour in the frozen peas and beans.

   Required ingredients:

   • Frozen green peas: 300 g
   • White beans: 300 g

7. Pepper from the mill.

   Required ingredients:

   • Mix of peppers:  to taste

8. Adding mint.

   Required ingredients:

   • Fresh mint: 0.5 bunch

9. Fry for 10 minutes and add cream and chicken broth.

   Required ingredients:

   • Cream 20%: 250 g
   • Chicken broth: 300 ml

10. Cover with a lid and bring to a boil.

11. Add half of the homemade cheese. Boil for 10 minutes.

    Required ingredients:

    • Homemade cheese: 300 g

12. Place 1 ladle of the mixture on the heated baking sheet.

    Required ingredients:

    • Chicken broth: 300 ml

13. Place 3-4 sheets of lasagna on top of the mixture.

    Required ingredients:

    • Ready-made dry lasagne sheets: 9 pieces

14. Sprinkle with grated Parmesan.

    Required ingredients:

    • Grated Parmesan cheese: 100 g

15. Again layer the mixture, then the lasagna sheets, parmesan, and repeat 2 more times.

    Required ingredients:

    • Chicken broth: 300 ml
    • Ready-made dry lasagne sheets: 9 pieces
    • Grated Parmesan cheese: 100 g

16. On the last layer of lasagna sheets, we place the remaining homemade cheese mixed with water. We arrange the tops of the asparagus saved at the beginning and sprinkle with parmesan.

    Required ingredients:

    • Homemade cheese: 300 g
    • Green asparagus: 300 g
    • Grated Parmesan cheese: 100 g

17. Place the baking tray in the oven for 10–20 minutes.