The Best Seafood Lasagna Recipe

Lasagna is a popular Italian dish consisting of layers of pasta, ground meat and cheese. In this recipe, the traditional pasta dish is given a twist by adding seafood into the mixture instead of ground beef and tomato sauce. Add flavor to the seafood with liquid crab oil and creole seasoning. Add more cheese for a creamier and cheesier seafood lasagna. This recipe takes about 80 minutes to prepare and cook.

Ingredients:

• 1 lb medium uncooked shrimps (peeled, deveined and sliced)
• 1 lb crawfish tails
• 16 oz lump crabmeat
• 1 tbsp Creole seasoning
• 1 tbsp liquid crab oil
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 2 cups fresh spinach
• 1 lb lasagna sheets
• 1 cup Fontina cheese (shredded)
• 2 cups Mozzarella cheese (shredded)

Filling:

• 8 oz garlic and herb cream cheese
• 1 cup Parmesan cheese (shredded)
• 8 oz sour cream
• 1 tbsp fresh basil (chopped)

Sauce:

• 5 tbsp butter
• 1 tbsp minced garlic
• 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup chicken stock
• 2.5 cups half and half
• Creole seasoning to taste
• cracked black pepper to taste
• 1 cup Parmesan cheese (shredded)

Instructions:

Prepare a mixing bowl.
Add sliced uncooked shrimps, crawfish tails and lump crabmeat.
Season with Creole seasoning and drizzle with liquid crab oil.
Stir to combine.
Set aside.

Cook lasagna sheets according to package instructions.
Once done, set aside.

Filling:

Prepare another mixing bowl.
Add garlic and herb cream cheese and sour cream.
Sprinkle shredded parmesan cheese and chopped fresh basil.
Mix well to combine.
Set aside.

Set a skillet over medium heat.
Add olive oil and heat it.
Add spinach and cook until wilted.
Once wilted, remove from the skillet and transfer to a plate.
Set aside.

Sauce:

In the same skillet, add butter and let it melt.
Once melted, add minced garlic and saute for 30 seconds.
Gradually add all-purpose flour while stirring to combine.
Next, pour the chicken stock while stirring the mixture in the skillet.
Continue to stir while pouring half and half.
Whisk until there are no lumps in the mixture.
Let it cook until thick.
Once thick, season with Creole seasoning and cracked black pepper to taste.
Stir to combine.
Add shredded parmesan cheese.
Stir until cheese melts.
Once it melts, switch off the heat.

Assembly:

Preheat oven to 375 F.

There will be three layers in the baking dish.
Spray a baking dish with non-stick spray.
Spread a thin layer of sauce on the bottom of the pan.
Add a layer of lasagna sheets on top.
Add the filling on top and spread to distribute evenly.
Add the seafood, followed by the spinach.
Top it off with shredded Fontina and Mozzarella cheese.
Spread another layer of sauce on top of the cheese.
Do two more layers.
The final layer should be shredded cheese.
Place inside the preheated oven.
Let it bake for 35-45 minutes.
Once done, broil for 5 minutes.
Once the top is golden brown, remove it from the oven.
Let it cool for 15-20 minutes.
Slice for servings.
Enjoy!

Images – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UZCsJTDDf3s

The Best Mac & Cheese Made With What You Have Left

Cook the best mac and cheese with the ingredients you probably have left in your kitchen. This creamy dish is perfect for lunch or dinner. Add some crispy panko breadcrumb topping to add crunch to a delicious pasta dish.

Ingredients:

• 3-4 green onions (chopped)
• 1 jalapeno (finely chopped)
• 1 garlic clove (minced)
• 3 tbsp butter
• a box of funghetto pasta (or any pasta)
• 2-3 tbsp all-purpose flour
• 1 cup cream
• 1 cup milk
• 1 1/2 tbsp dijon mustard
• 2 cups cheddar cheese (grated)
• salt and pepper to taste

Topping:

• 2 tbsp butter
• 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
• some chopped green onions

Instructions:

Boil water in a pot.
Cook the funghetto pasta according to the box instructions.
Stir the pasta to avoid the pasta from sticking together.
Once cooked, drain the water.
Set aside.

Set a cast-iron pan over medium heat.
Add 3 tbsp of butter and melt it.
Add the chopped green onions and jalapeno.
Add minced garlic.
Saute for a minute until the vegetables are soft.
Add 2-3 tbsp of all-purpose flour.
Stir and cook until well mixed.
Add a cup each of cream and milk.
Add 1 1/2 tbsp of dijon.
Stir until the sauce thickens.
Switch off the heat.
Add grated cheddar cheese, then stir until cheese is melted.
Add the cooked pasta.
Toss to coat the pasta.
Season with salt and pepper.
Toss to combine.
Set aside while preparing the topping.

Topping:

Melt 2 tbsp of butter in a small frying pan.
Add a cup of panko breadcrumbs.
Stir until browned.
Add some chopped green onions.
Stir until browned and crispy.
Remove from the heat.

Assembly:

Transfer mac and cheese to a plate for serving.
Sprinkle the topping.
Enjoy!

Images – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rCkJHGQbWlE

How To Make “Ole Skool” Southern Baked Mac N Cheese

Put your favorite cheese in this yummy and creamy baked mac and cheese. Sprinkle some seasonings to add more flavor. Enjoy this classic comfort food over the weekend with your family and friends.

Ingredients:

• 3.5 cups elbow pasta (uncooked)
• 1 butter stick (sliced)
• 3/4 cup sour cream
• paprika to taste
• onion powder to taste
• garlic powder to taste
• salt to taste
• 8 cups mixed cheese (shredded)
• 3 eggs
• 2 cups whole milk
• 1.5 cups heavy cream

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 375 F.

Pasta Mix

Add 3.5 cups of elbow pasta in a pot of boiling chicken stock.
Cook for 7-8 minutes.
Once done, drain and rinse the pasta.
Transfer the pasta into a bowl.
Add sliced butter.
Stir well until butter melts.
Add sour cream, then mix well to combine.
Season with paprika, onion powder, garlic powder and salt to taste.
Add 2 cups of mixed shredded cheese.
Mix well to combine.
Set aside.

Cream Mix

In a separate bowl, crack open three eggs.
Add whole milk and heavy cream.
Whisk to combine.
Set aside.

Assembly

Prepare a baking dish or any oven-proof pan of your choice.
Grease with butter.
Add 1/3 of the pasta mix and spread evenly.
Sprinkle 2 cups of mixed shredded cheese.
Pour 1/3 of the cream mix.
Do two more layers of pasta mix, mixed shredded cheese and cream mix.
Sprinkle paprika to taste.
Place inside the preheated oven.
Let it bake for 45 minutes to an hour.
Once done, remove from the oven.
Slice into equal portions.
Enjoy!

Images – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=snsEjQKO-s8