Asparagus Lasagne Bianco - cooking recipe

Ingredients

5 lasagne noodles (2 inches wide)
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 tsp. thyme, crushed
2 Tbsp. butter
2 Tbsp. flour
1 1/3 c. milk
1 c. shredded Mozzarella cheese
1 c. julienne ham
1 (15 oz.) can Del Monte extra long asparagus spears, drained

Preparation

Cook noodles as directed on package.
Drain and cut in half crosswise.
In saucepan, cook garlic and thyme in butter.
Blend in flour.
Cook, stirring constantly, for 2 minutes.
Stir in milk; cook until thickened.
Season sauce with salt and pepper. In buttered 2-quart baking dish, layer 1/3 of noodles, sauce, cheese, ham and asparagus.
Repeat layers twice.
Cover and cook on high for 9 to 10 minutes.