Description
Dive into a comforting plate of Seafood Lasagna with Creamy Cheese, where tender layers of pasta embrace a rich cheese sauce and succulent seafood. This dish balances nostalgia and elegance, making it the perfect centerpiece for family dinners or special gatherings. Each bite offers a delightful blend of flavors that will leave everyone at the table wanting more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 9 no-boil lasagna noodles
- 1 cup mixed seafood (shrimp, scallops, crab meat)
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley or basil, chopped
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a skillet over medium heat, sauté chopped onions and minced garlic until soft (about 3-4 minutes).
- Add mixed seafood and cook until just opaque (about 4-5 minutes).
- In a bowl, combine cream cheese, heavy cream, and half of the mozzarella; mix until smooth.
- In a baking dish, layer creamy sauce on the bottom, followed by lasagna noodles, seafood mixture, and repeat until all ingredients are used. End with sauce topped with remaining mozzarella.
- Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes; remove foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approx. 200g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: Feel free to customize the seafood based on your preferences. For added nutrition, consider mixing in some spinach or zucchini layers. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days; reheat gently in the oven.