Name: Shrimp Lasagna with White Sauce and Cheese
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 9 lasagna noodles (regular or oven-ready); 1 lb raw shrimp, peeled, deveined, and chopped; 2 tbsp olive oil or butter; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 small onion, finely chopped; 3 tbsp all-purpose flour; 3 cups milk; 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese; 1 1/2 cups ricotta cheese; Salt and black pepper to taste; 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley or basil; Optional: 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes, 1 tsp lemon zest, 1/4 cup white wine

Description

Shrimp Lasagna with White Sauce and Cheese is a creamy, elegant take on classic lasagna. Featuring layers of tender shrimp, béchamel sauce, and melty cheese between lasagna noodles, it’s a comforting, coastal-inspired dish perfect for special occasions or weeknight comfort.

Ingredients

9 lasagna noodles (regular or oven-ready)
1 lb raw shrimp, peeled, deveined, and chopped
2 tbsp olive oil or butter
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 small onion, finely chopped
3 tbsp all-purpose flour
3 cups milk
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1 1/2 cups ricotta cheese
Salt and black pepper to taste
2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley or basil
Optional: 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes, 1 tsp lemon zest, 1/4 cup white wine

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Boil noodles if using regular lasagna noodles.
Heat olive oil or butter in a skillet. Sauté onion for 3–4 minutes, add garlic, and cook 1 more minute.
Add chopped shrimp and cook for 2–3 minutes until just pink. Remove from pan and set aside.
In the same pan, melt butter and whisk in flour to make a roux. Gradually add milk, whisking constantly until thickened.
Stir in salt, pepper, Parmesan, and optional lemon zest or wine. Simmer for 1–2 minutes.
Mix a portion of the sauce with the cooked shrimp. Reserve the rest for layering.
In a baking dish, spread a thin layer of white sauce. Layer noodles, ricotta, shrimp mixture, mozzarella, and more sauce. Repeat layers, finishing with mozzarella and Parmesan on top.
Cover with foil and bake for 25–30 minutes. Remove foil and bake 10–15 minutes more until golden and bubbly.
Let rest 10 minutes before slicing. Garnish with parsley or basil.

Notes

Add spinach or mushrooms between layers for extra veggies.
Use a mix of shrimp and scallops or crab for more seafood richness.
Swap ricotta for cottage cheese for a lighter filling.
Add red pepper flakes or Cajun seasoning for spice.
Make it gluten-free with gluten-free noodles and flour.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 480
Sugar: 5g
Sodium: 620mg
Fat: 26g
Saturated Fat: 14g
Unsaturated Fat: 10g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 35g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 30g
Cholesterol: 160mg