Description
Seafood Lasagna with Creamy Cheese is a sumptuous dish that combines layers of tender pasta, succulent shrimp, and rich cheese in a flavorful sauce. This recipe brings the taste of the ocean to your table, making it perfect for special occasions or family gatherings. With its gooey, cheesy goodness and vibrant flavors, this lasagna is sure to impress your guests and create lasting memories.
Ingredients
Scale
- 9 no-boil lasagna noodles
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 8 oz lump crab meat
- 1 cup whole milk ricotta cheese
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 28 oz crushed tomatoes
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a skillet over medium heat, sauté minced garlic in olive oil until fragrant. Add shrimp and crab meat; cook until shrimp turns pink. Set aside.
- In the same skillet, combine crushed tomatoes and heavy cream. Simmer until slightly thickened; season with salt, pepper, and fresh herbs.
- In a baking dish, layer sauce, lasagna noodles, seafood filling, and dollops of ricotta cheese. Repeat layers until all ingredients are used.
- Top final noodle layer with remaining sauce and sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan cheese on top.
- Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes; remove foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes until golden brown and bubbly.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (200g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 130mg
Keywords: - Use fresh seafood for optimal flavor. - Feel free to incorporate different types of seafood such as scallops or lobster. - To store leftovers, keep them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.