Wednesday, February 4, 2009

Seafood Lasagna

Serves: 6-8

Ingredients:

4 ounces (125 g) butter
1 1/2 cups all-purpose (plain) flour
1 teaspoon dry mustard
4 cups milk
1 pound (500 g) seafood marinara
1 packet precooked lasagna noodles
1 1/2 cups grated tasty cheese

Microwave Method:

1. Melt butter for 1 minute on HIGH.
2. Stir in flour and dry mustard. Cook for 1 1/2 minutes on HIGH.
3. Gradually stir in milk. Cook for 6 minutes on HIGH or until sauce is thick. Stir every 2 minutes.
4. Stir in marinara. Cook for 6-8 minutes on MEDIUM.
5. In a large dish cover noodles with boiling water. Leave for 5-10 minutes. Drain.
6. Layer noodles over base of a 2-quart (litre) rectangular casserole dish.
7. Cover noodles with 1/3 seafood sauce and 1/2 cup cheese. Repeat process, ending with seafood sauce and cheese.
8. Cook for 14-16 minutes on MEDIUM HIGH.
9. Allow to stand for 10 minutes before serving.

Convection Microwave Method:

1. Melt butter for 1 minute on HIGH.
2. Stir in flour and dry mustard. Cook for 1 1/2 minutes on HIGH.
3. Gradually stir in milk. Cook for 6 minutes on HIGH or until sauce is thick. Stir every 2 minutes.
4. Stir in marinara. Cook for 6-8 minutes on MEDIUM.
5. In a large dish cover noodles with boiling water. Leave for 5-10 minutes. Drain.
6. Layer noodles over base of a 2-quart (litre) rectangular casserole dish.
7. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C).
8. Cover noodles with 1/3 seafood sauce and 1/2 cup cheese. Repeat process, ending with seafood sauce and cheese.
9. Place on Low Rack; cook lasagna for 15-17 minutes on LOW MIX/BAKE, or until tender.

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