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Asparagus and Sweet Potato Lasagna

April 3, 2018 By Patricia 28 Comments

Asparagus and Sweet Potato Lasagna is a colorful and creamy pasta dish that’s perfect for the spring season. This luscious lasagna is layered with veggies and cheese for a dish you’ll love.

Asparagus and Sweet Potato Lasagna is a colorful and creamy dish you'll love for any meal! Asparagus and Sweet Potato Lasagna is perfect for your next dinner!

It’s weird for me when I break with tradition, which is what happened this Easter. My Italian family always, always has pasta (usually lasagna) with each holiday celebration, and I know a lot of other Italian families do the same.

I never think twice about it. It’s just a given!

It’s all good, though. What’s not to love about a pasta dish added to the holiday menu?

Asparagus and Sweet Potato Lasagna is a fabulous meal everyone will love. Asparagus and Sweet Potato Lasagna is creamy and colorful, and super tasty!

Interested in starting your own pasta-tastic tradition? If you’re up for it, make your own pasta —literally —like my recipe here. Otherwise, try something a little different and perfect for spring like Chilled Zucchini Ribbon “Pasta.” 

The reason I broke with lasagna tradition this year is a bit sad. The night before Easter my husband and I spent three hours in the animal ER with our German Shepherd. Poor baby!

She had been panting heavily for two days straight. She’s got a handful of health issues going on, so we keep a close watch on her. We decided to check in with our vet, and she told us to head to the ER.

Asparagus and Sweet Potato Lasagna makes a tasty meal for the springtime. Asparagus and Sweet Potato Lasagna is creamy and rich, and delicious!

Turns out our pup is having some strange heartbeat issues, and she’ll need to see a cardiologist to help figure out exactly what is going on.

Asparagus and Sweet Potato Lasagna is a dish you should make soon. You'll love how creamy and flavorful this Asparagus and Sweet Potato Lasagna is!

Needless to say, we were exhausted when we got home and even the next morning. The last thing we wanted to do was put together a lasagna for Easter dinner.

Jump ahead a few days, and all the lasagna ingredients were still sitting in the fridge. I really wanted to make this creamy lasagna layered with asparagus and sweet potatoes —two of my favorites —and so I did!

Asparagus and Sweet Potato Lasagna is perfect for a meal this spring. You'll love serving Asparagus and Sweet Potato Lasagna!

There’s no red sauce involved in this lasagna: just ricotta, Mozzarella, and a bit of Parmesan, plus the creamy béchamel sauce that’s easy to make.

I think you’ll love this lasagna. Who knows? It might make it to your next holiday meal!

Give my Asparagus and Sweet Potato Lasagna a try soon. You’ll love it for a special meal, or even for dinner during the week.

Asparagus and Sweet Potato Lasagna is a wonderfully creamy lasagna you'll love! Asparagus and Sweet Potato Lasagna is colorful and flavorful and perfect for a spring meal.

Nutrition

Calories

3884 cal

Fat

149 g

Carbs

473 g

Protein

179 g
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Yields Serves 6

Asparagus and Sweet Potato Lasagna
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Ingredients

  • 1-1/2 cups sweet potatoes, shredded
  • 1-1/2 cups asparagus cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 12 ounces ricotta cheese
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • Salt and black pepper to season
  • 4-1/2 tablespoons butter, divided
  • 1/2 cup flour
  • 3 cups milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried sage
  • 3/4 pound lasagna noodles
  • Nonstick cooking spray

Instructions

  1. Lightly coat an 8x12-inch baking pan with the nonstick cooking spray and set aside.
  2. Add the asparagus pieces to a microwave-safe bowl along with 2 tablespoons water. Cook for about 90 seconds. Remove, drain, and set aside.
  3. In a medium bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, 1/4 cup of the Mozzarella cheese, and the Parmesan cheese. Add salt and pepper to season along with the garlic. Use a fork and mix to combine. Refrigerate until ready to use.
  4. Cook the lasagna according to the package directions, and when done, drain.
  5. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
  6. As the lasagna cooks, make the cream sauce by adding 3-1/2 tablespoons butter to a medium-sized saucepan over medium heat. When melted, whisk in the flour, a little at a time. Next, add the milk, a little at a time, stirring constantly. Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring constantly, until glossy or the sauce coats the back of a spoon. Remove from the heat and add the nutmeg, sage, and a bit of salt and black pepper. Set aside.
  7. Spoon about 1/3 cup of the sauce into the baking pan and spread evenly across the bottom. Add a layer of lasagna noodles over the sauce. Dot about nine spoonfuls of the ricotta mixture over the noodles. Use your fingers to gently pat it down and spread over the noodles. Add a thin layer of the shredded sweat potato over the noodles, along with a light layer of the asparagus. Add several spoonfuls of the sauce and spread it around a bit.
  8. Repeat with the remaining ingredients (I used four layers of lasagna), finishing with a layer of noodles at the top.
  9. Sprinkle the remaining Mozzarella cheese over the top of the lasagna.
  10. Break up the last tablespoon of butter and dot it over the top.
  11. Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for another 7-10 minutes or until lightly golden.
  12. Allow the lasagna to cool slightly before cutting and serving.
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Comments

  1. Fran says

    April 4, 2018 at 4:46 am

    Yummy! It looks so refreshing! Delicious!
    ★★★★★
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  2. Jen says

    April 4, 2018 at 9:37 am

    This is so light and pretty looking...I'm saving this for an upcoming ladies lunch that I am hosting.
    ★★★★★
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  3. Heather says

    April 4, 2018 at 10:15 am

    I hope your pup recovers fully and her heart is fine. As for the lasagna, I love sweet potatoes and asparagus. Never thought of them for lasagna! Sounds delicious.
    Reply
  4. Jenni LeBaron says

    April 4, 2018 at 12:09 pm

    I love all the fresh veggies in this, but I bet the sweet potato gives it a lovely creaminess and makes this dish super hearty! Yum!
    Reply
  5. Amanda says

    April 4, 2018 at 2:23 pm

    Ummm, yes, please! This looks so delicious - It never even occurred to me to put asparagus into a lasagna, but I like how that sounds!
    Reply
  6. Eva says

    April 4, 2018 at 4:20 pm

    YUM!! I'm always looking for ways to load my comfort foods with veggies. This looks so beautiful and delicious. I never would have thought to put asparagus in my lasagna! Thanks!
    Reply
  7. Annie Cho says

    April 4, 2018 at 6:14 pm

    Such unique ingredients for a lasagna! I love asparagus, so I'm so curious how it tastes. Hope your pup is doing better now! xoxo Annie
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  8. Jessi says

    April 4, 2018 at 6:24 pm

    Mm i love lasagna! I’ll have to try this recipe out! Looks so yummy!
    Reply
  9. adriana says

    April 4, 2018 at 7:31 pm

    You have the best recipes! This looks sooo good! I need to try it out, yum!
    Reply
  10. Denay DeGuzman says

    April 4, 2018 at 8:35 pm

    Mmm...this asparagus sweet potato lasagna was gone the minute it hit the dinner table! Recipes that receive that kind of reception are meant to be remade and shared. Pinned to Pinterest!
    ★★★★★
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  11. Kerri Wigle says

    April 5, 2018 at 6:42 am

    This looks amazing! Great photos too
    ★★★★★
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  12. Cristina - Memories of the Pacific says

    April 5, 2018 at 11:11 am

    I've been looking for a veggie lasagna for a while, thanks for this!
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  13. Kate says

    April 5, 2018 at 11:58 am

    Yum!!! We love lasagna in this house and this looks esp delish! I’ve been waiting for a good dish to use asparagus in as well so this is perfect timing!
    Reply
  14. Michelle Blackwood says

    April 5, 2018 at 8:24 pm

    Wow such a lovely spring themed lasagna, perfect to serve at a brunch.
    ★★★★★
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  15. Tatiana says

    April 6, 2018 at 2:23 am

    Lovely presentation ! I would never think of using sweet potatoes in lasagna before, very creative. Lots of cheese plus veggies- one perfect lasagna!
    ★★★★★
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  16. Cat says

    April 6, 2018 at 7:17 am

    This lasagna looks so tasty! I'd love to give this a try!
    Reply
  17. Nneo says

    April 6, 2018 at 7:17 am

    This lasagna looks delicious. Thanks for the detailed instructions, can’t wait to try it.
    ★★★★★
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  18. MK says

    April 6, 2018 at 7:52 am

    This recipe looks deliciously light and filling. The nutmeg and sage are a really nice touch on the spices to add a lot of extra flavor which pairs well with sweet potato.
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  19. Jenna says

    April 6, 2018 at 9:37 am

    Patricia this sounds so yummy! My family is the same. Courtesy of my Italian grandma it just wasn't a holiday without pasta. I make lasagna on Easter Sunday pretty often. I love the twist of sweet potato and asparagus in it.
    Reply
  20. romeo says

    April 23, 2018 at 6:07 am

    This looks so delightful and tasty
    Reply
  21. Kerri says

    September 28, 2018 at 3:42 pm

    What is the cooking temperature?
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      February 21, 2019 at 11:45 am

      Hi Kerri - The recipe calls for the oven to be 375 degrees F.
      Reply
  22. Kerri says

    January 14, 2019 at 4:10 pm

    What is the oven temperature for sweet potato asparagus lasagna?
    ★★★★☆
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    • Patricia says

      January 16, 2019 at 8:11 pm

      Hi Kerri - So sorry for the oversight in the recipe (fixed it). Cook the lasagna at 375 degrees. Enjoy!
      Reply
  23. Click Here says

    October 13, 2020 at 7:24 am

    That's one amazing recipe Will keep this in mind for the upcoming weekend!!
    ★★★★★
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  24. our website says

    May 10, 2021 at 2:58 am

    will be making this for the family tonight!
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    • Patricia says

      June 1, 2021 at 8:06 pm

      Awesome! Enjoy!
      Reply
  25. landscaping pasadena says

    May 11, 2021 at 1:36 am

    amazing! tried this yesterday and was pleasantly surprised!
    ★★★★★
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