Australian Citrus Mellow Lasagna
A twist on the classic Italian dish, this Australian Citrus Mellow Lasagna features a zesty citrus chicken filling and a smooth mellow ricotta cheese.
Ingredients
- ●8-10 sheets Australian lasagna noodles
- ●1 cup Freshly squeezed citrus juice (orange, lemon, lime)
- ●1 lb Boneless, skinless chicken breastcooked and shredded
- ●1 cup Mellow ricotta cheese
- ●1 cup Shredded mozzarella cheese
- ●1/4 cup Fresh basil leaveschopped
- ●to taste Salt
- ●to taste Black pepper
- ●2 tbsp Olive oilfor greasing the baking dish
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- 2
Cook the Australian lasagna noodles according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- 3
In a medium bowl, whisk together the citrus juice, shredded chicken, mellow ricotta cheese, salt, and black pepper.
- 4
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped basil leaves and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- 5
In a large baking dish, spread a layer of the citrus-chicken mixture on the bottom.
- 6
Arrange 4 lasagna noodles on top of the citrus-chicken mixture.
- 7
Sprinkle with shredded mozzarella cheese and repeat the layers two more times, ending with a layer of mozzarella cheese on top.
- 8
Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes.
- 9
Remove the foil and continue baking for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the lasagna is heated through.
- 10
Let the lasagna rest for 10-15 minutes before slicing and serving.