Indulge in a culinary journey to Florence, Italy, with our delectable Florentine Lasagne. This dish embodies the essence of Tuscan cuisine, featuring layers of fresh pasta, a rich meat ragu, creamy béchamel sauce, and a symphony of flavorful cheeses. Originating from the heart of the Renaissance, this lasagna has captivated taste buds for centuries. As you delve into the article, you'll discover not just one, but a collection of Florentine Lasagne recipes that cater to diverse preferences and dietary needs. From the classic beef ragu to vegetarian and vegan variations, each recipe promises an explosion of flavors and textures that will transport you to the cobblestone streets of Florence. Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with this iconic Italian dish, whether you're a seasoned chef or a home cooking enthusiast.
Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!
LASAGNA FLORENTINE
Sliced hard-cooked eggs give a sunny look to this special lasagna from the American Egg Board. The eggs peek through the crumb-and-cheese topping.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h5m
Yield 6-8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a bowl, combine egg, spinach and cottage cheese; set aside. In a greased 11x7-in. baking dish, layer half of the tomato sauce, noodles, spinach mixture, eggs and mozzarella. Repeat layers. Combine the crumbs, Parmesan, butter and garlic; sprinkle over top., Cover and bake at 350° for 35 minutes; uncover and bake 10 minutes longer or until heated through.
Nutrition Facts :
BROKEN FLORENTINE LASAGNA BAKE
Much easier to make than the traditional layering process, this dish is a dream: rich, simple and delish. And with three pounds of greens, it's full of iron and vitamins.
Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 1h15m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375F.
- Melt the butter in a medium pot over medium heat. Sprinkle the flour over the melted butter, whisk to combine, and cook for about 1 minute. Slowly whisk the milk into the butter-flour mixture, season with salt, pepper, and nutmeg, and cook for a couple of minutes to thicken. Stir in half the Parmigiano (about 3/4 cup). Set the sauce aside.
- Heat the EVOO in a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Toss in the cracked clove of garlic and cook for a minute or two to release its aroma and flavor. Add the chard and cook, turning occasionally to wilt down, 2 minutes. Add the spinach a few handfuls at a time, wilting each batch before adding more. Season the greens with salt and pepper.
- Break the pasta sheets into large pieces. Toss them into the pan with the greens and give them a good stir to incorporate them. Pour the sauce into the skillet, stirring again to incorporate everything evenly. Smooth the top down and sprinkle the remaining 3/4 cup Parmigiano into the skillet. Cover the skillet with foil, transfer to the oven, and bake the lasagna for 30 minutes. Remove the foil from the pan and let it finish cooking uncovered for about 15 more minutes to brown the cheese.
LASAGNA FLORENTINE
True comfort food! This is just so full of flavor. I add french bread and a garden salad. And maybe a nice glass of your favorite wine!
Provided by MizzNezz
Categories Meat
Time 55m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Combine the cooked noodles and spinach, set aside.
- In lg skillet, brown beef with onion and pepper; drain.
- Add tomato sauce and seasonings.
- Mix cottage cheese with parmesan.
- In 9x13 baking pan, layer noodles, cottage cheese and sauce.
- Repeat layers.
- Top with nozzarella.
- Bake at 375* for 35 minutes, or until cheese is bubbly.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 565, Fat 26.3, SaturatedFat 12.7, Cholesterol 127, Sodium 1437.2, Carbohydrate 41.3, Fiber 4.3, Sugar 6.9, Protein 41.2
LASAGNA FLORENTINE
Looking for a sneaky way to hide those veggies? Hamburger Helper® dinner mix makes it easy to tuck spinach into a skillet lasagna blanketed with creamy mozzarella cheese.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 25m
Yield 5
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In 10-inch skillet, cook beef and onion over medium-high heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until beef is thoroughly cooked; drain.
- Stir in hot water, milk, uncooked Pasta and Sauce Mix. Heat to boiling, stirring occasionally.
- Reduce heat; cover and simmer about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is tender. Stir in spinach; sprinkle with cheese. Cover; simmer about 2 minutes or until cheese is melted.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 370, Carbohydrate 32 g, Cholesterol 70 mg, Fiber 2 g, Protein 26 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1040 mg, Sugar 6 g, TransFat 1 g
LASAGNA FLORENTINE
Make and share this Lasagna Florentine recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Chefmadsally
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 1h15m
Yield 1 pan, 24 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In a large bowl mix together spinach, onion, bell pepper, seasonings, ricotta, eggs, carrots, zucchini, and 3/4 cup Parmesan cheese.
- In a greased 2 inch hotel pan spread a small amount of Alfredo sauce on the bottom, layer with pasta sheets and mixture, repeat two more times.
- Cover with cheese and sprinkle with dried herbs.
- Bake at 350°F for about 45 minutes or until golden brown.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 268.8, Fat 19, SaturatedFat 11.5, Cholesterol 94, Sodium 405.7, Carbohydrate 5.8, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 1.5, Protein 19.1
CHICKEN LASAGNA FLORENTINE
I have to admit that I usually do not like to cook with "cream of" soups, but my family likes this so much that I make an exception. I would be interested in knowing if your little kiddies like it because my younger brother and sister (who never like to try anything new and under normal circumstances hate spinach) love it.
Provided by Munchkin Mama
Categories Potluck
Time 6h15m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Combine the first 7 ingredients in a large bowl. Set aside.
- Place 3 uncooked lasagna noodles in a 5-qt. slow cooker coated with non-stick spray (or use one of those slow cooker bags and coat that). Break noodles as necessary.
- Spread 1/3 of spinach mixture over noodles. Sprinkle with 2/3 cup mozzarella.
- Layer 3 more noodles, half of remaining spinach mixture, and 2/3 cup mozzarella.
- Top with remaining 3 noodles, the rest of the spinach mixture, and the remaining mozzarella.
- Cover and cook for 1 hour on high; reduce heat to low and cook 5 hours or until pasta is done. (You may be able to just cook on low for 6 hours, I dont know.).
- Serve with a green salad and some cheese or garlic bread.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 566, Fat 30.1, SaturatedFat 15.1, Cholesterol 100.1, Sodium 1136.9, Carbohydrate 40.5, Fiber 2.7, Sugar 2.5, Protein 33.5
LASAGNA FLORENTINE
I found this recipe a few years ago on a Jennie-O turkey package and my family loves it, I try to make it at least once a month. I like how there is spinach in it (gets my son to eat more veggies), and it's made with ground turkey so it's healthier than your typical lasagna. I've made a few changes to the spices, and I usually don't measure, so adjust to your personal tastes. I also sometimes add different veggies, (onions or mushrooms), and whole wheat noodles taste just as good if you can find them, so experiment a little and enjoy!
Provided by KitterKat
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 1h30m
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Cook noodles according to package directions.
- In a large skillet, cook the turkey and garlic over medium heat until no longer pink. Drain off any grease, return to heat. Add Italian seasoning, spaghetti sauce, and diced tomatoes and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- In a medium bowl, combine ricotta cheese, 1c of mozzarella cheese, egg, spinach, pepper flakes, and nutmeg; mix well.
- Spread about 3/4c sauce over the bottom of a 13x9 baking dish. Layer 1/3 of the noodles over the sauce, top with 1 1/2c of the sauce, and 1/2 of the cheese mixture. Repeat the layers, ending with noodles and sauce.
- Cover with foil and bake for 50 minutes or until bubbly. Remove foil, and sprinkle with remaining mozzarella cheese. Return to oven and bake additional 5-10 minutes or until the cheese is melted and golden.
- Let stand 10 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 303.3, Fat 14.4, SaturatedFat 6.9, Cholesterol 82.3, Sodium 340, Carbohydrate 21.6, Fiber 2.6, Sugar 4.8, Protein 22.2
FLORENTINE LASAGNA ROLL
Found this in a supermarket checkout cookbook years ago and it's still a family favorite. One important step is getting the water removed from the spinach as much as possible; after I drain it and squeeze as much out by hand I wrap it in a 4 layer pad of paper towels and squeeze it some more. Save the paper towels and use them later to dry off the noodles so they don't slide all over, this makes it a lot easier to spread the filling. I have listed 2% cheese and 1/3 less fat cream cheese but it started out being made with the full deal, we don't notice any decrease in flavor (I've also made it without the egg a time or two when I ran out and it tastes the same and holds together OK). I also think the filling makes a good spinach dip if you leave out the egg. Cook time includes the 5 minute stand time.
Provided by greksgirl
Categories European
Time 1h5m
Yield 1 roll, 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°.
- Place a sheet of wax paper on a flat surface. Arrange the noodles on top of each other, over-lapping 1-inch.
- Combine all the filling ingredients except the mozzarella, mix well. Spread over the noodles, top with the mozzarella cheese and roll up jelly-roll fashion.
- Place in a 9"X13" baking dish seam side down.
- In a small bowl combine the topping ingredients, pour over the roll and top with remaining Parmesan cheese.
- Bake at 350° for 30 minutes.
- Let stand for 5 minutes before slicing.
Tips:
- To create a flavorful lasagna, use high-quality ingredients and freshly grated Parmesan cheese.
- For a crispy crust, cook the lasagna until the top is golden brown.
- Allow the lasagna to rest for 10-15 minutes before slicing and serving, to allow the flavors to meld.
- Serve the lasagna with a side salad or steamed vegetables for a complete meal.
- To save time, use pre-cooked lasagna noodles or no-boil lasagna noodles.
- Feel free to experiment with different vegetables, cheeses, and sauces in your lasagna.
- For a vegetarian lasagna, use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth and omit the meat.
- If you don't have spinach, you can substitute another leafy green, such as kale or Swiss chard.
- To make the lasagna ahead of time, assemble it and then freeze it. When you're ready to serve, thaw it overnight in the refrigerator and then bake it according to the recipe instructions.
Conclusion:
The Florentine lasagna is a classic Italian dish that is sure to impress your family and friends. With its layers of pasta, cheese, and spinach, it is a flavorful and satisfying meal. Whether you are making it for a special occasion or just a weeknight dinner, this lasagna is sure to be a hit. Enjoy!
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