Swiss Seafood Lasagna

Kendall Hale
Lynn, MA

An elegant twist on the traditional lasagna recipe.

2 14-1/2 oz. cans stewed tomatoes, chopped

1/2 c. sliced mushrooms

1/2 t. dried oregano

1/2 t. onion powder

1/8 t. salt

1/8 t. pepper

1/2 c. frozen cooked small shrimp, thawed and cleaned

3 T. margarine

3 T. all-purpose flour

1-3/4 c. milk

1 c. shredded Swiss cheese

8-oz. pkg. crabmeat, chopped

1/4 c. white wine or chicken broth

8 strips prepared lasagna

1/4 c. grated Parmesan cheese

Combine undrained tomatoes, mushrooms, oregano, onion powder, salt and pepper in a medium saucepan; bring to boiling. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, about 20 minutes or until thickened. Stir in shrimp; set aside. Melt margarine in a second medium saucepan; stir in flour. Add milk; cook and stir over medium heat until thickened and bubbly. Cook and stir an additional minute. Stir in Swiss cheese until melted; stir in crabmeat and wine or broth. Layer half of the shrimp sauce, half of the lasagna strips and half of the cheese sauce in an ungreased 2-quart rectangular casserole dish. Repeat layers. Top with Parmesan cheese. Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees for about 25 minutes or until heated through. Let stand 15 minutes before serving. Makes 6 to 8 servings.

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