Asparagus Lasagne

Directions

1. 1
   Cut tips off asparagus and set aside.
2. 2
   Preheat oven to 500°F.
3. 3
   Arrange asparagus stalks on two baking sheets.
4. 4
   Coat well with oil and sprinkle with minced garlic and salt. Roll around until coated with seasoning.
5. 5
   Bake at 500°F 5-10 minutes or until tender crisp.
6. 6
   Cut roasted asparagus into 1-inch pieces and set aside.
7. 7
   Reduce oven to 400°F.
8. 8
   Melt butter in saucepan, whisk in flour and cook over medium heat 3 minutes.
9. 9
   Gradually add chicken stock and Water whisking continually for 5 minutes.
10. 10
    Remove saucepan from heat add goat cheese, lemon zest, 1/4 tsp salt and white pepper.
11. 11
    Whisk until smooth.
12. 12
    In 9 x 13 pan (treated with cooking spray) arrange noodles, breaking to fit.
13. 13
    Spread noodles with cheese sauce.
14. 14
    Top with half the roasted asparagus. Sprinkle with 1/2 cup of parmesan cheese.
15. 15
    Continue to layer pasta, sauce, asparagus and parmesan, ending with noodles.
16. 16
    In a bowl beat whipping cream with a pinch of salt and nutmeg until it holds soft peaks.
17. 17
    Arrange asparagus tips on pasta, spoon on cream, spreading evenly over top.
18. 18
    Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup of parmesan.
19. 19
    Bake at 400° 25 - 30 minutes or until golden.
20. 20
    Let stand 10 minutes before serving.