Ingredients
**For the Alfredo Sauce:**
– 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
– 4 cloves garlic, minced
– 2 cups heavy cream
– 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
– Salt and pepper, to taste
– 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional)
**For the Lasagna:**
– 12 lasagna noodles
– 2 cups ricotta cheese
– 1 egg
– 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
– 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
– 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
– 1 tablespoon olive oil
– Salt and pepper, to taste
– 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)
Preparation
1. **Prepare the Alfredo Sauce:**
– In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
– Add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
– Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a simmer, stirring constantly.
– Gradually add the Parmesan cheese, whisking until the cheese is melted and the sauce is smooth.
– Season with salt, pepper, and nutmeg if using. Remove from heat and set aside.
2. **Cook the Shrimp:**
– Season the shrimp with salt and pepper.
– In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
– Add the shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until pink and opaque. Remove from heat and set aside.
3. **Cook the Lasagna Noodles:**
– Cook the lasagna noodles according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
4. **Prepare the Ricotta Mixture:**
– In a medium bowl, combine ricotta cheese, egg, salt, and pepper. Mix until smooth.
5. **Assemble the Lasagna:**
– Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
– In a large baking dish, spread a thin layer of Alfredo sauce on the bottom.
– Place a layer of lasagna noodles on top of the sauce.
– Spread a layer of the ricotta mixture over the noodles.
– Add a layer of cooked shrimp.
– Pour a generous amount of Alfredo sauce over the shrimp.
– Sprinkle with mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
– Repeat the layers until all the ingredients are used, finishing with a layer of sauce and a sprinkle of mozzarella and Parmesan on top.
6. **Bake the Lasagna:**
– Cover the lasagna with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes.
– Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the top is golden and bubbly.
7. **Garnish and Serve:**
– Remove the lasagna from the oven and let it sit for about 10 minutes before serving.
– Garnish with chopped fresh parsley.
Enjoy this creamy, flavorful shrimp lasagna, perfect for a special dinner or family gathering!