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Ingredients
- 1 lb asparagus, medium-sized
- 1 x recipe basic pasta rolled to thinnest setting, on pasta machine
- 2 c. salsa balsamella
- 1 c. pesto sauce
- 1 c. grated pecorino sardo
- 1/2 c. bread crumbs
- 3 Tbsp. pine nuts
- 2 c. fresh basil leaves, picolo fino
- 1 x clove garlic
- 1 pch sea salt
- 1/4 c. freshly grated parmigiano
- 3 Tbsp. freshly grated pecorino
- 5 ounce ligurian extra virgin extra virgin olive oil
Directions
- In a large stone mortar, place pine nuts, basil, garlic and salt and grind with a pestle till paste. Add in cheeses and drizzle in extra virgin olive oil, beating with a wooden spoon. Store in jars, topped with extra virgin extra virgin olive oil.
- To Prepare Baked Lasagna Dish:Preheat oven to 425 F. Bring 6 qts water to boil and add in 2 Tbsp. 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 pcs and set aside.
- Cut pasta into 5-inch squares and drop into same boiling water as asparagus.
- Cook one minute till tender. Remove and refresh in ice bath. Drain on towels and set aside.
- In a mixing bowl, stir balsamella, pesto, and grated cheese together till 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 pcs of asparagus, followed by 2 Tbsp. pesto, followed by another piece of pasta. Continue with this layering till you have 4 pcs of pasta and 4 layers of asparagus and pesto mix. Lay one more piece of pasta on top, followed by a spoonful of pesto mix and sprinkle each of the 4 gratin dishes with bread crumbs. Put all 4 dishes in oven and bake for 12 to 15 min, or possibly till bubbling and golden on top. Remove and serve immediately.
- Yield: 4 servings
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 579g | |
| Calories 1543 | |
| Calories from Fat 1192 | 77% |
| Total Fat 133.43g | 167% |
| Saturated Fat 22.41g | 90% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 37mg | 12% |
| Sodium 2652mg | 111% |
| Potassium 1217mg | 35% |
| Total Carbs 60.4g | 16% |
| Dietary Fiber 10.8g | 36% |
| Sugars 10.08g | 7% |
| Protein 37.74g | 60% |
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