It’s time for Karen’s Killer Fixin’s! Over the years, I’ve filled two 4-inch, 3-ring binders with my own creations as well as recipes my family and friends were willing to share with me. I simply love to cook and want to share that love with my readers. So every Friday, I share one recipe I think you and your family might enjoy. It might be a main course recipe from my own kitchen or a guest author favorite. It could be a cookie or baked item. Candy. Salads. Whatever strikes the eye and fancy…which today is ASPARAGUS LASAGNA!!

Different variations of lasagna can be fun when you want something special. We love asparagus in our house, so this variation is a good one. It’s light and makes for a wonderful luncheon or dinner. And, amazingly enough, it doesn’t take long to prepare this special dish, about 30 minutes!

I hope you enjoy today’s Killer Fixin’s. Happy eating!

Karen

P.S. We’re at 696 recipes and counting with this posting. I hope you find some recipes you like. If this is your first visit, please check out past blogs for more Killer Fixin’s. You can even look up past recipes by type in the right-hand column menu. i.e. Desserts, Breads, Beef, Chicken, Soups, Author Specials, etc.

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ASPARAGUS LASAGNA
[Serves 4]

5 lasagna noodles (2-inches wide)

2 cloves garlic, minced

1/2 tsp. crushed thyme

2 T. butter

2 T. flour

1-1/3 cup milk

1 cup shredded mozzarella

1 cup julienned ham

1 can (15 oz.) asparagus spears, drained

Cook noodles as directed, drain and cut crosswise in half. In saucepan, cook garlic and thyme in butter. Blend in flour, cook, stirring constantly 2 minutes. Stir in milk; cook, stirring constantly until thickened. Season sauce with salt and pepper. In buttered 2 quart microwave dish, layer 1/3 of noodles, sauce, cheese, ham and asparagus. Repeat layers twice. In microwave, cover and cook on high 9-10 minutes, turning twice.

Happy Eating!