Tuna Lasagna with Italian Spiced White Sauce
Elevate your pasta night with this creamy and flavorful Tuna Lasagna with Italian Spiced White Sauce! This unique twist on a classic comfort food layers tender lasagna noodles with a hearty blend of protein-packed tuna and a luscious homemade white sauce infused with garlic, oregano, basil, and a touch of heat from chili flakes. Melted Parmesan and mozzarella cheeses create a golden, bubbly topping that’s simply irresistible, while fresh parsley adds a burst of freshness to every bite. Quick to prepare and baked to perfection in under an hour, this dish is perfect for family dinners, potlucks, or when you’re craving something hearty yet refined. Garnish with parsley and serve warm for a satisfying meal everyone will remember!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 pieces Lasagna noodles
- 2 cups Canned tuna in water (drained)
- 4 tablespoons Butter
- 4 tablespoons All-purpose flour
- 3 cups Milk
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon Dried basil
- 0.5 teaspoon Crushed red chili flakes
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground black pepper
- 1 cup Grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups Shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 tablespoons Chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish lightly with butter or cooking spray.
Cook the lasagna noodles according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside on a plate, separating each noodle to prevent sticking.
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Once melted, whisk in the flour and cook for 1-2 minutes until the mixture turns slightly golden.
Gradually add the milk to the butter-flour mixture while whisking continuously to avoid lumps. Cook until the sauce thickens, about 5-7 minutes.
Stir in garlic powder, dried oregano, dried basil, crushed red chili flakes, salt, and ground black pepper. Mix well.
Remove the sauce from heat and stir in the Parmesan cheese until melted. Set the white sauce aside.
In the prepared baking dish, begin assembling the lasagna by spreading a thin layer of white sauce on the bottom.
Place a layer of lasagna noodles over the sauce, followed by a layer of tuna (about 1/3 of the tuna) and 1/3 of the white sauce.
Sprinkle a layer of shredded mozzarella on top.
Repeat the layering process two more times, ending with a final layer of mozzarella on top.
Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes.
Remove the foil and bake for an additional 20 minutes, or until the top is bubbly and golden brown.
Let the lasagna rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and serve warm.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4920 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 151.0 g | 194% | |
| Saturated Fat | 80.1 g | 400% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 605 mg | 202% | |
| Sodium | 7209 mg | 313% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 574.4 g | 209% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 26.0 g | 93% | |
| Total Sugars | 60.2 g | ||
| Protein | 323.5 g | 647% | |
| Vitamin D | 17.7 mcg | 89% | |
| Calcium | 3634 mg | 280% | |
| Iron | 30.4 mg | 169% | |
| Potassium | 3768 mg | 80% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
