Breakfast Lasagna
Ingredients:
8 ounces lasagna noodles (about 12)
3 tablespoons olive oil,
2 pounds bulk breakfast sausage, thawed
1 bunch scallions, whites cut into 1/2-inch pieces and greens thinly sliced
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
4 cups whole milk
1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
2 cups shredded low-fat mozzarella cheese
8 ounces white Cheddar, shredded
1/2 cup grated Parmesan
broccoli, small florets
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Instructions:
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Cook noodles according to the package directions.
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Cook sausage and scallion whites, until the sausage is browned and cooked through, about 8 minutes.
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Sprinkle flour over the cooked sausage, and stir until it is completely absorbed.
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Add 2 cups milk, and stir until it starts to thicken. Stir in the remaining 2 cups milk, bring to a simmer and stir until the sauce is thick enough to coat the back of a spoon.
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Add salt, pepper and cayenne to taste. Remove the sauce from the heat, and let cool.
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Mix together the mozzarella, Cheddar and Parmesan in a bowl.
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Oil a 9- by 13-inch baking dish. Spread a light layer of sauce over the bottom.
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Arrange in layers; noodles, sauce, broccoli, scallion greens and cheese. Continue layering. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
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Bake covered at 350 about 45 minutes.
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Uncover and continue to bake until the lasagna is slightly browned, 10 to 15 minutes.
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Let sit for at least 15 minutes, then slice and serve.
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