Lasagne agli Asparagi

Ingredients:

For the lasagna:

• Fresh asparagus – 500g (trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces)

• Lasagna noodles – 12 sheets (fresh or no-boil)

• Butter – 40g

• Olive oil – 1 tablespoon

• Garlic – 2 cloves, minced

• Ricotta cheese – 250g

• Mozzarella cheese – 200g, shredded (preferably fresh)

• Parmesan cheese – 100g, grated

• Heavy cream – 250ml

• Milk – 250ml

• Flour – 2 tablespoons (for the béchamel sauce)

• Salt – To taste

• Black pepper – To taste

• Fresh nutmeg – A pinch (optional)

• Fresh basil or parsley – A few leaves (optional, for garnish)

For the béchamel sauce:

• Butter – 40g

• Flour – 2 tablespoons

• Milk – 500ml

• Salt – To taste

• Black pepper – To taste

• Fresh nutmeg – A pinch (optional)

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