BROCCOLI RABE LASAGNA
Broccoli rabe (sometimes spelled raab, or known as rapini greens) is one of the most delicious members of the mustard green family. The leaves, tender stems and broccoli-like buds have a distinctive pleasant bitterness when cooked. For this vegetarian lasagna, some of the cooked greens are puréed to make a garlicky pesto and the rest is coarsely chopped and added to the layers. Find more lasagna recipes.
Provided by David Tanis
Categories dinner, lunch, pastas, main course
Time 1h30m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Make the béchamel: Melt butter in a small saucepan. Whisk in flour and cook for a minute over medium heat without browning. Gradually whisk in half-and-half, 1/2 cup at a time, to obtain a smooth, lightly thickened sauce. Turn heat to low. Add 1/2 teaspoon salt, some ground black pepper, the cayenne and nutmeg. Cook, whisking, for 4 to 5 minutes, then place saucepan in a hot-water bath to keep sauce warm. Thin if necessary with a little more half-and-half.
- Bring a large pot of well-salted water to the boil. Add lasagna noodles and cook for 5 minutes. Lift noodles from water with a spider and rinse well in a bowl of cold water. Drain and lay noodles flat on a kitchen towel.
- Using the same cooking water, blanch the greens for 1 minute, until just wilted. Rinse greens with cool water, squeeze dry and chop them roughly. Put 1 cup of chopped greens, the minced garlic and 1/2 cup olive oil in a food processor or blender and purée to make a pesto. Season with salt and pepper to taste and transfer to a small bowl.
- Mix the ricotta and lemon zest in a small bowl and season with salt and pepper to taste. Heat oven to 375 degrees. Organize to have all ingredients within easy reach for assembling lasagna. Use 2 tablespoons butter to grease an 8-by-10-inch baking dish.
- Assemble the lasagna: Put a layer of cooked noodles on the bottom of the baking dish. Spoon a quarter of the béchamel over noodles, then dot with a third of the ricotta. Complete layer with chopped greens, a drizzle of pesto and some grated cheese. Continue layering, finishing with a layer of pasta. Spread the last of the béchamel on top and sprinkle with Parmesan. (There should be 4 layers of pasta and 3 layers of filling.)
- Dot with remaining butter and bake, covered with foil, for 20 minutes. Uncover and bake for 20 minutes more, until nicely browned and bubbling. Let lasagna rest 10 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 948, UnsaturatedFat 28 grams, Carbohydrate 74 grams, Fat 59 grams, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 33 grams, SaturatedFat 28 grams, Sodium 1044 milligrams, Sugar 6 grams, TransFat 1 gram
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Waris Bhatti
[email protected]This lasagna is a waste of money.
Mercy Ogechi
[email protected]I would not recommend this recipe to anyone.
Moswer Jan
[email protected]This lasagna is not worth the time and effort.
Kara Fuller
[email protected]The broccoli rabe in this lasagna was too bitter for my taste.
Tunu Chakma
[email protected]I would have liked more cheese in this lasagna.
Ashmi Shahi
[email protected]This recipe is too complicated. I prefer a simpler lasagna recipe.
Valarian Atieno
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly, but my lasagna didn't cook all the way through.
Calum 3000 gg
[email protected]I'm not sure what went wrong, but my lasagna turned out dry and bland.
Lana bb73
[email protected]This lasagna is a great way to use up leftover broccoli rabe.
Chris Creel
[email protected]I love the combination of broccoli rabe and cheese in this lasagna.
Durjoy Saha
[email protected]This lasagna is so delicious and comforting.
Olivia Wint
[email protected]I made this lasagna for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved it.
Nina Thompson
[email protected]This was my first time making lasagna and it turned out great! The instructions were easy to follow and the lasagna was cooked perfectly.
Sheikh Ayhan Ahmed Shahel
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of broccoli rabe, but I thought I'd give this recipe a try. I'm glad I did! The lasagna was delicious and the broccoli rabe wasn't overpowering at all.
Jani Way
[email protected]This lasagna was a hit with my family! The broccoli rabe added a nice bitterness that balanced out the sweetness of the cheese. I'll definitely be making this again.