Garlic Butter Shrimp Scampi Lasagna My Cheesy Dream

Instructions:

1. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
2. Add garlic and red pepper flakes (if using) and sauté until fragrant (about 1 minute).
3. Add shrimp and cook until pink and opaque (about 2-3 minutes per side).
4. Deglaze the pan with white wine and lemon juice. Simmer until slightly reduced (about 2 minutes).
5. Stir in parsley and season with salt and pepper to taste. Set aside.
6. In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta cheese, egg, Parmesan cheese, basil, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
7. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
8. Spread a thin layer of shrimp scampi sauce on the bottom of the baking dish.
9. Arrange 3 lasagna noodles over the sauce.
10. Spread half of the ricotta mixture over the noodles.
11. Sprinkle with 1/3 of the mozzarella cheese.
12. Layer half of the remaining shrimp scampi over the mozzarella.
13. Repeat layers: 3 noodles, remaining ricotta mixture, 1/3 mozzarella cheese, remaining shrimp scampi.
14. Top with the final 3 noodles and sprinkle with the remaining mozzarella cheese.
15. Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for 25 minutes.
16. Remove the foil and bake for another 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the lasagna is heated through.
17. Let the lasagna rest for 10-15 minutes before cutting and serving. Garnish with fresh parsley (optional).