Prepare to tantalize your taste buds with an extraordinary culinary journey as we introduce the delectable Artichoke Sun-Dried Tomato Lasagna. This exceptional dish, brimming with vibrant flavors and textures, is a true masterpiece that will leave you craving for more.
At the heart of this lasagna lies a symphony of flavors, expertly orchestrated by a medley of sun-dried tomatoes, artichoke hearts, and three types of cheese – ricotta, mozzarella, and Parmesan. These ingredients intertwine to create a harmonious balance of tangy, savory, and creamy notes that will delight your senses.
Nestled between layers of tender lasagna noodles, this flavorful filling takes center stage, promising a delightful journey with every bite. But that's not all – this lasagna boasts a hidden gem, a homemade sun-dried tomato pesto that adds an extra layer of depth and complexity.
The journey doesn't end there. This article also unveils a treasure trove of additional recipes that will elevate your culinary repertoire. From the classic Lasagna Bolognese to the innovative Eggplant Parmesan Lasagna, each recipe promises a unique taste adventure.
Whether you're a seasoned lasagna aficionado or a novice cook eager to explore new culinary horizons, this article has something for everyone. So, don your aprons, gather your ingredients, and embark on a delightful culinary odyssey with our Artichoke Sun-Dried Tomato Lasagna and the accompanying recipes.
MEDITERRANEAN LASAGNA
This easy Mediterranean Lasagna is loaded with a layer of creamy feta cheese sauce, classic ricotta, plenty of mozzarella, artichoke hearts, sun-dried tomatoes, zucchini, garlic, and herbs. It's THE BEST vegetarian lasagna you'll ever have and it's SO simple to throw together!
Provided by Kylie
Categories Main Dish
Time 1h15m
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Cook noodles according to package directions, just until al dente. Toss in olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Set aside to cool.
- Heat oven to 375 degrees.
- In a small bowl, combine ricotta, egg, 1 teaspoon oregano, and a couple large pinches of salt and pepper. Set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large saute pan over medium-low heat. Add garlic and 1 teaspoon of oregano. Cook for 1 minute, stirring frequently.
- Add feta and heavy cream to the pan.
- Stir to combine and cook for 3-5 minutes or until the feta melts into a creamy sauce.
- Remove from heat and stir in 1/2 a cup of Parmesan until melted. Set aside.
- Spread 1/2 a cup of spaghetti sauce in the bottom of a 9x13 inch pan. Layer 4 noodles on top of the sauce, overlapping them slightly. Spread half the ricotta mixture in an even layer over the noodles.
- Then spread the spinach and artichoke hearts in an even layer.
- Add 1/2 a cup of shredded mozzarella cheese and drizzle 1/2 a cup of sauce over the mozzarella.
- Add 4 more noodles, overlapping them slightly.
- Spread all of the feta mixture in an even layer on top of the noodles. Add sun-dried tomatoes and add another 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella.
- Add 4 noodles, overlapping slightly. Then spread the remaining ricotta on top and arrange zucchini slices in a single layer.
- Add another 1/2 cup of shredded mozzarella. Then drizzle another 1/2 cup of sauce.
- Add the remaining 4 noodles, overlapping slightly.
- Add remaining sauce, spreading it in an even layer. Top with remaining mozzarella and add 1/2 a cup of shredded Parmesan.
- Cover tightly with tin foil and bake for 40 minutes. Remove foil and bake for another 10 minutes. Broil for 1-2 minutes.
- Let baked lasagna rest for 10 minutes. Garnish with fresh parsley and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 483 calories, Sugar 8.7 g, Sodium 752.2 mg, Fat 15.1 g, SaturatedFat 8.2 g, TransFat 0 g, Carbohydrate 61.1 g, Fiber 13.4 g, Protein 25.9 g, Cholesterol 62.8 mg
ARTICHOKE SPINACH LASAGNA
This is a fabulous lasagna made with an artichoke and spinach mixture which has been cooked with vegetable broth, onions and garlic. The mixture is layered with lasagna noodles, pasta sauce, mozzarella cheese, and topped with crumbled feta.
Provided by DMCCRACKEN
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Time 1h20m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a 9x13 inch baking dish with cooking spray.
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add noodles and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
- Spray a large skillet with cooking spray and heat on medium-high. Saute onion and garlic for 3 minutes, or until onion is tender-crisp. Stir in broth and rosemary; bring to a boil. Stir in artichoke hearts and spinach; reduce heat, cover and simmer 5 minutes. Stir in pasta sauce.
- Spread 1/4 of the artichoke mixture in the bottom of the prepared baking dish; top with 3 cooked noodles. Sprinkle 3/4 cup mozzarella cheese over noodles. Repeat layers 2 more times, ending with artichoke mixture and mozzarella cheese. Sprinkle crumbled feta on top.
- Bake, covered, for 40 minutes. Uncover, and bake 15 minutes more, or until hot and bubbly. Let stand 10 minutes before cutting.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 395.5 calories, Carbohydrate 44.5 g, Cholesterol 41.7 mg, Fat 16 g, Fiber 6.8 g, Protein 21.1 g, SaturatedFat 7.2 g, Sodium 1138.6 mg, Sugar 12.4 g
SAUSAGE, ARTICHOKE & SUN-DRIED TOMATO RAGU
This is a thick and hearty spaghetti sauce that's simple to prepare. Like all good spaghetti sauces, this one tastes even better the next day. If you prefer a little celery or bell pepper in your sauce, go ahead and throw them in. The results will still amaze. -Aysha Schurman, Ammon, Idaho
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 6h20m
Yield 2 quarts.
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In a large skillet, cook sausage, beef and onion over medium-high heat until meat is no longer pink, 4-6 minutes, breaking into crumbles; drain. Transfer to a 5- or 6-qt. slow cooker. Stir in tomatoes, tomato paste, artichokes, garlic, rosemary, pepper, salt and bay leaf., Cook, covered, on low until heated through, 6-8 hours. Remove bay leaf. Stir in parsley. Serve with spaghetti. If desired, top with grated Parmesan. Freeze option: Freeze cooled sauce in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 259 calories, Fat 17g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 39mg cholesterol, Sodium 1535mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 11g protein.
ARTICHOKE & SUN-DRIED TOMATO LASAGNA
I couldn't believe it when I found this recipe. I love artichokes and I'll try any recipe once. This is fantastic. I found it at Epicurian & added the Sun dried tomatoes 'cause I like them with artichokes. It was a great improvement. Instead of the Bechamel sauce you can use a pre-made four cheese sauce or even alfredo.
Provided by annconnolly
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 40m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
- Prepare a bowl of acidulated water by squeezing the juice of one lemon to the water.
- To prepare the artichokes, snap off the outer leaves down to the tender inner leaves. Slice off the tops and quarter the artichokes, rubbing the cut edges with half a lemon to prevent them from discoloring. Cut out the fuzzy inner choke and thinly slice each quarter. Drop into the bowl of acidulated water. Repeat with all the artichokes.
- Drain the artichokes and put them into a large flat pan. Add the butter and water just to cover. Cook over a medium-high fire until the water has totally evaporated and the artichokes are tender. Salt well and transfer to a large bowl. Mix with 3/4 quarters of the Béchamel. Taste, add the juice of the remaining half lemon, and more salt and pepper if necessary.
- Htydrate the sun dried tomatoes in hot water.
- Put the cheeses in two separate bowls. Fill another large bowl with cold water. Fill yet another pan with water, add some salt, and bring to a boil. Butter a baking pan large enough to hold the finished dish.
- To assemble, butter a large baking pan. Drop enough pasta to cover the bottom of the baking dish into the boiling water. After a minute, remove the pasta with a slotted spoon and drop into a bowl of cold water to cool. When the pasta is cool, remove and layer the bottom of the baking dish with the noodles. Spread 1/4 of the artichoke cream over, then 1/4 of each of the cheeses and some tomato pieces.
- Repeat the process to make two more layers. Put another layer of pasta leaves on top, and cover with the remaining Béchamel and cheeses. Add some more salt, and grind some pepper over the top. (Up to this point, the lasagna can be prepared some hours before serving.).
- Bake for about half an hour, until a golden-brown crust has formed. Allow to rest a bit before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 799.2, Fat 33.7, SaturatedFat 20.1, Cholesterol 96.5, Sodium 1071.5, Carbohydrate 94.5, Fiber 14, Sugar 5.1, Protein 36.6
FUSILLI WITH SAUSAGE, ARTICHOKES, AND SUN-DRIED TOMATOES
Provided by Giada De Laurentiis
Categories main-dish
Time 38m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Heat the oil reserved from the tomatoes in a heavy large frying pan over medium-high heat. Add the sausages and cook until brown, breaking up the meat into bite-size pieces with a fork, about 8 minutes. Transfer the sausage to a bowl. Add the artichokes and garlic to the same skillet, and saute over medium heat until the garlic is tender, about 2 minutes. Add the broth, wine, and sun-dried tomatoes. Boil over medium-high heat until the sauce reduces slightly, stirring occasionally, about 8 minutes.
- Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the fusilli in boiling water until tender but still firm to the bite, stirring often, about 8 minutes. Drain the pasta (do not rinse). Add the pasta, sausage, 1/2 cup Parmesan, basil, and parsley to the artichoke mixture. Toss until the sauce is almost absorbed by the pasta. Stir in the mozzarella. Season, to taste, with salt and pepper. Serve, passing the additional Parmesan cheese alongside.
CARRIE'S ARTICHOKE AND SUN-DRIED TOMATO PASTA
A versatile pasta dish with a wine based sauce: prawns and chicken are excellent additions to this recipe.
Provided by CARRIE33
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Time 45m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring it to a rolling boil.
- While the water is heating, melt the butter over medium heat in a large saucepan. Add the onions, mushrooms, and garlic; cook and stir until tender, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the sun-dried tomatoes, olives, artichoke hearts, wine, and lemon juice. Bring to a boil; reduce the heat and simmer until liquid is reduced by a third, about 4 minutes.
- Cook the fresh pasta in boiling water until done, about 2 minutes. Drain.
- Toss pasta with sauce. Top with fresh tomatoes and cheese, add pepper to taste, and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 611.5 calories, Carbohydrate 61.1 g, Cholesterol 94.3 mg, Fat 29.5 g, Fiber 8.9 g, Protein 21.3 g, SaturatedFat 11.9 g, Sodium 887.7 mg, Sugar 3.2 g
CREAMY WHITE CHICKEN & ARTICHOKE LASAGNA
Watch this video to see how to take ordinary lasagna to a whole new level. Hint: It includes tender chicken, artichoke hearts and a creamy white sauce!
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Home
Time 50m
Yield 12 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F.
- Combine chicken, artichokes, 1 cup mozzarella, Parmesan and tomatoes. Beat cream cheese, milk and garlic powder with mixer until blended; stir in 2 Tbsp. basil. Reserve half; mix remaining half with the chicken mixture.
- Spread half of the remaining cream cheese mixture onto bottom of 13x9-inch baking dish; cover with 3 noodles and 1/3 of the chicken mixture. Repeat layers of noodles and chicken mixture twice. Top with remaining noodles, cream cheese mixture and mozzarella; cover.
- Bake 25 min. or until heated through. Sprinkle with remaining basil. Let stand 5 min. before cutting to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 350, Fat 20 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 90 mg, Sodium 450 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 20 g
ARTICHOKE AND SUN-DRIED TOMATO BRUSCHETTA
My family excepts me to bring these bruschetta to every function. The artichoke sun-dried tomato combination is a tasty alternative to the traditional versions. I've even tossed the mixture with spaghetti for a fun change of pace.-
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 30m
Yield 3 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Brush baguette slices with oil. Place bread on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 400° for 6-8 minutes or until lightly browned., Place the artichokes, tomatoes, garlic, oregano, basil, and ½ cup cheese in a food processor; cover and process until coarsely chopped., Spread 1 heaping tablespoon on each bread slice; sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake at 400° for 5-10 minutes or until top is bubbly.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 61 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 120mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.
Tips
- For the best flavor, use fresh artichokes. Frozen or canned artichokes can be used as a substitute, but they will not have the same flavor or texture. - If you use canned artichoke hearts, be sure to rinse them well before using. - Sundried tomatoes can be found in the oil-packed section of most grocery stores. If you prefer, you can also use fresh sundried tomatoes. - To make your own sundried tomatoes, slice Roma tomatoes in half lengthwise and place them on a baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Bake at 200 degrees Fahrenheit for 4-6 hours, or until the tomatoes are mostly dry. - Use a good quality ricotta cheese for the best results. - Freshly grated Parmesan cheese is always best, but you can use pre-shredded Parmesan cheese if you are short on time. - Be sure to use a lasagna noodle that is specifically designed for baking. Regular lasagna noodles will not hold up well in the oven. - To prevent the lasagna from drying out, cover it with foil before baking. - Let the lasagna cool for at least 15 minutes before slicing and serving. This will help the lasagna to set and make it easier to slice.Conclusion
Artichoke and sun-dried tomato lasagna is a delicious and satisfying dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With a few simple tips, you can make a lasagna that is sure to impress your family and friends.Tips:
- For the best flavor, use fresh artichokes. Frozen or canned artichokes can be used as a substitute, but they will not have the same flavor or texture.
- If you use canned artichoke hearts, be sure to rinse them well before using.
- Sundried tomatoes can be found in the oil-packed section of most grocery stores. If you prefer, you can also use fresh sundried tomatoes.
- To make your own sundried tomatoes, slice Roma tomatoes in half lengthwise and place them on a baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Bake at 200 degrees Fahrenheit for 4-6 hours, or until the tomatoes are mostly dry.
- Use a good quality ricotta cheese for the best results.
- Freshly grated Parmesan cheese is always best, but you can use pre-shredded Parmesan cheese if you are short on time.
- Be sure to use a lasagna noodle that is specifically designed for baking. Regular lasagna noodles will not hold up well in the oven.
- To prevent the lasagna from drying out, cover it with foil before baking.
- Let the lasagna cool for at least 15 minutes before slicing and serving. This will help the lasagna to set and make it easier to slice.
Conclusion:
Artichoke and sun-dried tomato lasagna is a delicious and satisfying dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With a few simple tips, you can make a lasagna that is sure to impress your family and friends.
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