Shrimp Lasagna with White Sauce and Cheese
Shrimp Lasagna with White Sauce and Cheese is a decadent dish that brings the flavors of Italy straight to your table. This creamy, cheesy lasagna features succulent shrimp layered between oven-ready noodles, fresh spinach, and a rich white sauce. Perfect for any occasion, this recipe is both easy to prepare and sure to impress your guests with its delightful taste and comforting texture.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 8 people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
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- 9 oven-ready lasagna noodles
- 1 lb medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 15 oz ricotta cheese (whole milk)
- 3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (part-skim)
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, melt butter and sauté garlic until fragrant. Whisk in heavy cream and Parmesan until smooth; set aside.
- Sauté shrimp in olive oil over medium heat until pink, seasoning with Italian seasoning.
- In the baking dish, layer white sauce, noodles, ricotta dollops, shrimp, spinach, and mozzarella. Repeat layers finishing with mozzarella on top.
- Cover with foil (avoid touching cheese) and bake for 30 minutes. Remove foil for the last 10 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Let cool for five minutes before slicing and serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 170g)
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider mixing in sautéed mushrooms or swapping shrimp for chicken if desired. To store leftovers, refrigerate tightly covered for up to three days.