I have been making lasagna for a long time now....I ate it first ,during one of our visits to Italy and fell in love with it....I always used to make it either with tomato sauce or bechamel sauce, but this time I tried to use both the sauces and wow...It was the best Lasagne, I have ever had....The list of ingredients looks big , but don't worry....It's not at all difficult....And do do try this recipe...This is surely a winner....So here it is...
All you need is ( serves-3 people )
For roasted chicken
- Chicken breast-1
- Olive oil-2 tsp
- Salt
- Pepper-1\2 tsp
For mushroom
- Mushroom-250 gms
- Olive oil-2 tsp
- Garlic-2 cloves
- Salt
- Black pepper-1\2 tsp
For Tomato sauce
- Olive oil-4 tsp
- Garlic-3-4 cloves
- Tomatoes-3 ( medium, chopped )
- Tomato puree-2 tsp
- Salt
- Sugar-1 tsp
- Black pepper-1\2 tsp
- Basil leaves-4-5 chopped ( If fresh basil is not available,you can use the dry one )
- Water-1 cup
For bechamel sauce
- Unsalted butter-1 and 1\2 tbsp
- All purpose flour-2 tsp
- Low fat milk-1 cup
- Salt
- Black pepper-1\4 tsp
- Lasagna pasta-6 sheets ( boiled according to manufacturers instruction )
- Parmesan cheese-1 and half cup
- Mozzarella cheese-1\2 cup
Method of preparation
For the chicken
In a oven proof dish, mix all the ingredients and bake for 30 minutes at 450 degrees
For the mushroom
In a pan add olive oil
when the oil is hot, add garlic and fry till slightly browned
Add mushroom, salt and pepper
Cook till mushrooms are slightly browned and all the water from them has evaporated
For the tomato sauce
Add oil in a pan
Add garlic and fry till lightly browned
Add tomato, tomato puree, salt, sugar, pepper powder, basil leaves and water
Cook for 8-10 minutes, until tomatoes are cooked well
For bechamel sauce
Heat butter in a pan
Add all purpose flour and fry for 2-3 minutes, on low heat, until it turns light brown
Switch off the heat and add milk
Mix well
Switch on the heat again and cook the sauce , until it is thick and creamy
If you have a few lumps, sieve the sauce through a strainer
Assembly
Take a 8x 8 inch baking tray and spread a tablespoon of tomato sauce
Arrange 2 sheets of lasagne on top of the sauce
Spread 2 tablespoon of tomato sauce, sprinkle some chicken and mushroom filling
Spread 2 tbsp of bechamel sauce and half cup of Parmesan cheese on top
Repeat with other sheets of lasagne, until you have 3 layers
Sprinkle mozzarella cheese on top and bake at 350 degrees for 30-35 minutes, until the crust is lightly browned
Cool for 5 minutes for serving

Looks delicious with beautiful pics
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wow...amazing clicks dear !!!!the dish looks terrific ....beautiful presentation !!!!
ReplyDeleteLasagna looks awesome..i wanted to make this for quite sometime ,u have inspired me again..beautiful ,mouthwatering clicks..u alwz amaze me ..
ReplyDeleteThis looks so delicious. I've never made chicken lasagna, it's always been beef. Should give it a try. My hubby would be over the moon if i serve him this :D Lovely recipe.
ReplyDeleteSlurp mouthwatering here..Delicious and super tempting..
ReplyDeletefabulous recipe.lasagna looks so mouthwatering.
ReplyDeleteDroolworthy lasagna & the pics are so awesome.
ReplyDeleteLooks amazing! Love that it's not a huge size..perfect for a couple of people!
ReplyDeletehi neha, how are you. this is definite a perfect meal for me,l love mushroom lasagna and roast chicken. have a nice day
ReplyDeleteooooh lovely . and what a lovely name toooo
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Looks extremely yum....so creamy, cheesy and yum....
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