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Baked Lasagna with Asparagus and Pesto (Mario Batali) Recipe

Baked Lasagna with Asparagus and Pesto (Mario Batali) Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

1 lb asparagus , medium- sized
1 recipe basic pasta, rolled to thinnest setting on pasta machine
2 cups salsa balsamella
1 cup pesto sauce (see below )
1 cup grated pecorino sardo
1/2 cup bread crumbs
3 tbsp pine nuts
2 cups fresh basil leaves , preferably picolo fino
1 clove garlic, peeled
1 pinch sea salt
1/4 cup freshly grated parmigiano
3 tbsp freshly grated pecorino
5 oz ligurian extra virgin olive oil

Directions:

To Make Pesto Sauce:
In a large stone mortar, place pine nuts, basil, garlic and salt and grind with a pestle until paste. Add cheeses and drizzle in olive oil, beating with a wooden spoon. Store in jars, topped with extra virgin olive oil.
To Prepare Baked Lasagna Dish:
Preheat oven to 425 F. Bring 6 quarts water to boil and add 2 tablespoons salt. Set up ice bath next to boiling water.
Trim asparagus and boil one minute. Drain and refresh in ice bath. Remove, drain well, and cut into 4-inch to 5-inch pieces and set aside.
Cut pasta into 5-inch squares and drop into same boiling water as asparagus. Cook one minute until tender. Remove and refresh in ice bath. Drain on towels and set aside.
In a mixing bowl, stir balsamella, pesto, and grated cheese together until mixed well. Butter 4 gratin dishes and place one piece of 5-inch pasta on the bottom of each one. On top of pasta, place the following: 3 pieces of asparagus, followed by 2 tablespoons pesto, followed by another piece of pasta. Continue with this layering until you have 4 pieces of pasta and 4 layers of asparagus and pesto mixture. Lay one more piece of pasta on top, followed by a spoonful of pesto mixture and sprinkle each of the 4 gratin dishes with bread crumbs. Put all 4 dishes in oven and bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until bubbling and golden brown on top. Remove and serve immediately.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	650.59 Kcal (2724 kJ)
Calories from fat	451.59 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	50.18g	77%
Cholesterol	45.97mg	15%
Sodium	1115.07mg	46%
Potassium	451.18mg	10%
Total Carbs	18.64g	6%
Sugars	3.93g	16%
Dietary Fiber	4.63g	19%
Protein	31.59g	63%
Vitamin C	12.8mg	21%
Iron	3.7mg	21%
Calcium	469.5mg	47%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	227.71 Kcal (953 kJ)
Calories from fat	158.06 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	17.56g	77%
Cholesterol	16.09mg	15%
Sodium	390.28mg	46%
Potassium	157.92mg	10%
Total Carbs	6.53g	6%
Sugars	1.38g	16%
Dietary Fiber	1.62g	19%
Protein	11.06g	63%
Vitamin C	4.5mg	21%
Iron	1.3mg	21%
Calcium	164.3mg	47%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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