SAUSAGE, BROCCOLI RABE, AND TOMATO LASAGNE

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Categories     Cheese     Onion     Pasta     Tomato     Vegetable     Bake     Winter     Gourmet

Yield Serves 8 as a main course

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/2 ounces (1/2 cup packed) dried tomatoes (not packed in oil)
1 1/4 cups boiling water
2 large onions, chopped
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/2 pounds hot Italian sausage, casings discarded
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup milk
1 pound broccoli rabe, tough and hollow stems discarded and leaves chopped (about 9 cups)
twelve 7- by 3 1/2-inch sheets dry no-boil lasagne pasta
10 ounces mozzarella, grated (about 2 1/2 cups)
1 1/2 cups Rich Winter Tomato Sauce

Steps:

  • In a small bowl soak tomatoes in boiling water 30 minutes and drain in a sieve set over a bowl, reserving soaking liquid. Chop tomatoes fine.
  • In a large non-stick skillet cook onions in 1 1/2 tablespoons oil over moderate heat, stirring, until soft. Add sausage, stirring to break up, and simmer 5 minutes. Discard excess fat.
  • In a saucepan melt butter over moderately low heat and whisk in flour until smooth. Cook roux, whisking, 3 minutes. Add reserved soaking liquid and milk in a stream, whisking, and salt and pepper to taste and simmer, whisking occasionally, 5 minutes, or until thick. Stir in sausage mixture and tomatoes. Sausage sauce may be made 3 days ahead, cooled completely, and chilled, covered.
  • In cleaned skillet heat remaining 1 1/2 tablespoons oil over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking and sauté broccoli rabe, stirring, until wilted. Add 1/4 cup water and salt and pepper to taste and simmer, covered partially, until broccoli rabe is crisp-tender and almost all liquid is evaporated, about 2 minutes. Remove skillet from heat and remove lid.
  • Preheat oven to 375°F.
  • Pour 1 cup sausage sauce into a baking dish, 13 by 9 by 2 inches (sauce will not cover bottom completely), and cover with 3 lasagne sheets, making sure they do not touch each other. Stir broccoli rabe into remaining sausage sauce. Spread about 1 1/2 cups sausage broccoli rabe sauce over pasta and sprinkle with 3/4 cup mozzarella . Make 2 more layers in same manner, beginning and ending with pasta. Spread tomato sauce over pasta, making sure pasta is completely covered, and sprinkle with remaining mozzarella.
  • Cover dish tightly with foil, tenting slightly to prevent foil from touching top layer, and bake in middle of oven 30 minutes. Remove foil and bake lasagne 10 minutes more, or until top is bubbling. Let lasagne stand 5 minutes before serving.

Dani Tech
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This lasagna is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth it. It's so delicious and impressive.


Roman Sikder
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I'm not a big fan of lasagna, but this recipe changed my mind! It's so flavorful and cheesy.


Md pappu raj
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This lasagna is a great way to use up leftover sausage and broccoli rabe.


mian naqeeb dawar
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I love the addition of broccoli rabe to this lasagna. It gives it a unique and delicious flavor.


Mujeeb Pro227
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This lasagna is my go-to recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. It's always a hit with my family.


Nshimyijuru Tito
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I've made this lasagna several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's easy to make and always turns out perfectly.


Shafi Noori
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I found this lasagna to be a bit bland. I think it could have used more seasoning.


Md Saka hi
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This lasagna was a bit too salty for my taste, but otherwise it was very good.


Charlene van Wyk
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I made this lasagna for a party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe.


Prince Roy
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This lasagna was easy to make and so delicious! I loved the combination of flavors and textures.


Tinomudaishe Machine
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out great! The lasagna was flavorful and cheesy, and the broccoli rabe added a nice bitterness that balanced out the richness of the sauce.


Emaan Asad
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This lasagna was a hit with my family! The sausage, broccoli rabe, and tomato sauce were all perfectly balanced, and the cheese was gooey and delicious. I will definitely be making this again.