Best 7 Red Pepper Broccoli Lasagna Recipes

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Indulge in a tantalizing culinary journey with our Red Pepper Broccoli Lasagna, where vibrant bell peppers and tender broccoli florets harmonize in a symphony of flavors. This vegetarian lasagna boasts layer upon layer of homemade lasagna noodles, a creamy ricotta filling, a rich tomato sauce, and a medley of sautéed vegetables. Each bite offers a delightful balance of textures and tastes, from the crispy edges of the lasagna noodles to the velvety ricotta and the juicy crunch of the vegetables. Whether you're a seasoned lasagna aficionado or new to the world of this classic Italian dish, this recipe promises an unforgettable dining experience.

The article also includes a collection of other delectable lasagna recipes to satisfy every palate and dietary preference. From a classic Beef and Sausage Lasagna, brimming with savory ground beef and Italian sausage, to a Spinach and Mushroom Lasagna, where earthy spinach and aromatic mushrooms take center stage, there's a lasagna variation for every occasion. For those seeking a lighter option, the Zucchini and Corn Lasagna offers a refreshing twist with layers of grilled zucchini and sweet corn. And for a taste of the sea, the Seafood Lasagna captivates with succulent shrimp, tender calamari, and flaky white fish swimming in a luscious seafood sauce.

With step-by-step instructions, helpful tips, and stunning food photography, this article equips you to create a lasagna masterpiece that will impress family and friends alike. Whether you're craving a hearty meat-based lasagna, a vibrant vegetarian version, or a seafood extravaganza, these recipes provide a culinary adventure that will leave you craving more.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

ROASTED RED PEPPER LASAGNA



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"A friend gave me this recipe, and it quickly became a family favorite," says Deborah Johnson of Cody, Wyoming. "It's rich and creamy, and the roasted red peppers give it such a wonderful flavor."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h35m

Yield 9 pieces.

Number Of Ingredients 15

4 medium sweet red peppers
9 lasagna noodles
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup butter
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2-1/2 cups fat-free milk
1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Cut each pepper into quarters; remove seeds. Place peppers, cut side down, on a foil-lined baking sheet. Broil 4 in. from the heat for 20-25 minutes or until skin is blistered and blackened. Immediately place peppers in a bowl; cover and let stand for 15-20 minutes. Peel off and discard skin. Cut peppers into 1/4-in. strips., Cook lasagna noodles according to package directions; drain. In a saucepan, cook red peppers and garlic in oil for 1 minute; add the tomatoes, parsley, sugar, basil and pepper. Simmer, uncovered, for 20 minutes. In a saucepan, melt butter. Stir in flour, salt and nutmeg until smooth. Gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened., Spread 1 cup pepper sauce in a 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Top with three noodles, 1-1/2 cups pepper sauce, 1 cup white sauce and 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese. Repeat layers. Top with remaining noodles, white sauce and pepper sauce. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until bubbly. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Let stand for 15 minutes before cutting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 229 calories, Fat 8g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 19mg cholesterol, Sodium 386mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 9g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

LASAGNA WITH ROASTED BROCCOLI



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The broccoli part of this recipe is adapted from Molly Stevens' Blasted Broccoli in her wonderful book "All About Roasting."

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories     dinner, casseroles, main course

Time 1h45m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/4 pounds broccoli, crowns only
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
Salt and freshly ground pepper
8 ounces ricotta cheese
1 egg
2 tablespoons water
Pinch of cinnamon
2 anchovy fillets, rinsed (optional)
3 cups marinara sauce, preferably homemade from fresh or canned tomatoes
7 to 8 ounces no-boil lasagna
4 ounces (1 cup) freshly grated Parmesan

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 450 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Slice the broccoli crowns 1/3 inch thick, letting the florets on the edges fall off. Peel any large pieces of stem by gently pulling away the thick skin, then toss the slices and the unattached florets with the olive oil, salt and pepper. Place on the baking sheet in an even layer. Roast, stirring and flipping the large slices over (tongs are a good tool for this) after 8 minutes, until the broccoli is tender when pierced with a knife and the tops are nicely browned, about 15 minutes total. Remove from the oven and set aside. Turn the oven down to 350 degrees.
  • Blend the ricotta cheese with the egg, water, cinnamon, salt and pepper.
  • Chop the anchovies and stir into the tomato sauce. Oil a rectangular baking dish and spread a spoonful of tomato sauce over the bottom. Top with a layer of lasagna noodles. Spoon a thin layer of the ricotta mixture over the noodles. Top with a layer of broccoli, then a layer of tomato sauce and a layer of Parmesan. Repeat the layers until the ingredients are used up, ending with a layer of lasagna noodles topped with tomato sauce and Parmesan.
  • Cover the baking dish tightly with foil and place in the oven. Bake 40 minutes, until the noodles are tender and the mixture is bubbling. Uncover and, if you wish, bake another 10 minutes, until the top begins to brown. Remove from the heat and allow to sit for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 375, UnsaturatedFat 8 grams, Carbohydrate 39 grams, Fat 16 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 20 grams, SaturatedFat 7 grams, Sodium 754 milligrams, Sugar 6 grams, TransFat 0 grams

BROCCOLI WITH SAUTEED RED PEPPER



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Slivered almonds and sweet red peppers add crunch to fresh broccoli.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup chicken broth
1 pound fresh broccoli spears
1 cup julienned sweet red pepper
2 tablespoons chopped shallot
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/3 cup slivered almonds
1/2 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning
1/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, bring broth to a boil. Cut broccoli spears in half lengthwise; add to broth. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 5-8 minutes or until crisp-tender. , Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute red pepper and shallot in oil for 5 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain broccoli; add broccoli, almonds, lemon-pepper and salt to skillet. Cook and stir for 2 minutes or until broccoli is tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 157 calories, Fat 12g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 468mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

LINGUINI WITH BROCCOLI AND RED PEPPERS



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This is a wonderful side dish, but on many occasions we make this our whole meal, along with a salad and bread!

Provided by Chris Catley

Categories     Everyday Cooking     Vegetarian     Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pound linguini pasta
1 pound fresh broccoli, chopped
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
1 pinch garlic salt
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
  • Steam broccoli with 2 tablespoons water in microwave for 6-7 minutes.
  • In 10-inch skillet, heat olive oil and butter over low heat. Stir in garlic (more or less to suit your tastes) and red pepper slices; saute gently.
  • Drain broccoli and add to skillet. Sprinkle lightly with garlic salt and saute broccoli and peppers until soft.
  • Toss vegetable mixture with hot pasta. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 393 calories, Carbohydrate 60.5 g, Cholesterol 8 mg, Fat 11.2 g, Fiber 5.6 g, Protein 12.8 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 147.4 mg, Sugar 2.1 g

LASAGNA



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In 2001, Regina Schrambling went on a week long odyssey in search of the ultimate lasagna recipe. She tested several, and finally found her ideal in a mash-up of recipes from Giuliano Bugialli and Elodia Rigante, both Italian cookbook authors. "If there were central casting for casseroles, this one deserved the leading role. But its beauty was more than cheese deep. This was the best lasagna I had ever eaten. The sauce was intensely flavored, the cheeses melted into creaminess as if they were bechamel, the meat was just chunky enough, and the noodles put up no resistance to the fork. Most important, the balance of pasta and sauce was positively Italian. At last I could understand why my neighbor Geoff had told me, as I dragged home more bags in our elevator, that all-day lasagna is the only kind worth making."

Provided by Regina Schrambling

Categories     dinner, main course

Time 4h

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 21

1 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 medium red onions, finely diced
2 large cloves minced garlic
8 ounces pancetta, diced
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 1/2 cups good red wine, preferably Italian
2 28-ounce cans Italian plum tomatoes
3 tablespoons tomato paste
3/4 pound ground sirloin
1/4 cup freshly grated pecorino Romano
2 eggs
10 sprigs fresh parsley, leaves only, washed and dried
2 large whole cloves garlic
1/2 cup flour
1 pound Italian sausage, a mix of hot and sweet
1 15-ounce container ricotta cheese
2 extra-large eggs
2 cups freshly grated pecorino Romano
1/2 cup chopped parsley
1 pound mozzarella, grated
16 sheets fresh lasagna noodles, preferably Antica Pasteria

Steps:

  • For the sauce, heat 1/2 cup oil in a large heavy Dutch oven or kettle over low heat. Add the onions, minced garlic and pancetta, and cook, stirring, for 10 minutes, until the onions are wilted. Season liberally with salt and pepper. Raise heat slightly, add the wine and cook until it is mostly reduced, about 20 minutes. Crush the tomatoes into the pan, and add their juice. Add the tomato paste and 2 cups lukewarm water. Simmer for 1 hour.
  • Combine the sirloin, cheese and eggs in a large bowl. Chop the parsley with the whole garlic until fine, then stir into the beef mixture. Season lavishly with salt and pepper. Using your hands, mix until all the ingredients are well blended. Shape into meatballs and set aside.
  • Heat the remaining oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Dust the meatballs lightly with flour, shaking off excess, and lay into the hot oil. Brown the meatballs on all sides (do not cook through) and transfer to the sauce.
  • In a clean skillet, brown the sausages over medium-high heat. Transfer to the sauce. Simmer 1 1/2 hours.
  • Heat the oven to 350 degrees. In a large bowl, combine the ricotta, eggs, pecorino Romano, parsley and all but 1 cup of the mozzarella. Season well with salt and pepper. Mix thoroughly.
  • Remove the meatballs and sausage from the sauce, and set aside to cool slightly, then chop coarsely. Spoon a thick layer of sauce into the bottom of a 9-by-12-inch lasagna pan. Cover with a layer of noodles. Spoon more sauce on top, then add a third of the meat and a third of the cheese mixture. Repeat for 2 more layers, using all the meat and cheese. Top with a layer of noodles, and cover with the remaining sauce. Sprinkle reserved mozzarella evenly over the top. Bake 30 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 1085, UnsaturatedFat 43 grams, Carbohydrate 43 grams, Fat 77 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 50 grams, SaturatedFat 28 grams, Sodium 1335 milligrams, Sugar 7 grams, TransFat 0 grams

EASY ROASTED RED PEPPER AND MUSHROOM LASAGNA



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Make and share this Easy Roasted Red Pepper and Mushroom Lasagna recipe from Food.com.

Provided by elastigirl

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h45m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (9 ounce) package no-boil lasagna noodles
12 ounces roasted red peppers
8 ounces sliced button mushrooms
10 ounces frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
2 (26 ounce) cans spaghetti sauce (marinara and garlic-herb varieties are best)
16 ounces part-skim ricotta cheese
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1 large egg

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Spray a 9x13 baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
  • Combine ricotta, spinach, 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, and egg in a large mixing bowl.
  • Spread 1 cup of sauce on bottom of baking pan.
  • Layer 4 uncooked lasagna noodles, 1/3 of ricotta mixture, 1/2 of sliced mushrooms, 1/2 of roasted red peppers, and 1 cup of sauce.
  • Layer 4 uncooked noodles, 1/3 of ricotta mixture, and 1-1/2 cup sauce.
  • Layer 4 uncooked noodles, the rest of the ricotta mixture, remaining mushrooms and roasted red peppers, and 1 cup of sauce.
  • Layer 4 uncooked noodles, remaining sauce, and parmesan and remaining mozzarella.
  • Cover with foil and bake at 375 degrees for 50-60 minutes. Remove foil and continue baking until cheese is melted, about 5 minutes. Allow to stand for 15 minutes before serving.

CREAMY BROCCOLI LASAGNA



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This was an orphan recipe here on JAP. I adopted it. :) I also added a little more black pepper and optional red pepper flakes. This is a good vegetable lasagna recipe. I especially like using the Swiss cheese and mushrooms in it.

Provided by Kathie Carr

Categories     Pasta

Number Of Ingredients 13

9 lasagna noodles, uncooked
1/4 c butter
1/4 c onion, chopped
1/4 c flour
2 tsp chicken bouillon
1 Tbsp garlic salt
1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
1 pinch dry red pepper flakes, optional
2 1/2 c milk
12 oz cottage cheese, creamed
6 c broccoli, cooked tnder crisp
2 jar(s) mushrooms, sliced (or 1 cup fresh)
12 oz swiss chees, shredded

Steps:

  • 1. Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees. Cook lasagna noodles to desired doneness as directed on package. Drain, rinse with hot water. Set aside.
  • 2. Melt butter in 4 quart saucepan. Add onion, cook until tender. Stir in flour, bouillon, garlic salt black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Cook until mixture is smooth and bubbly, stirring constantly. Gradually add milk, cooking until mixture boils and thickens, stirring constantly. Stir in cottage cheese, broccoli and mushrooms.
  • 3. In ungreased 13 by 9 inch baking dish, layer 1/3 of the noodles, 1/3 of the sauce (about 2 cups), 1/3 of the swiss cheese; repeat layers twice. Bake at 350 degrees for 25 to 35 minutes or until hot through-out and bubbly. Let stand 15 minutes before cutting. Serve with garlic bread and a fresh salad.

Tips for a Perfect Red Pepper Broccoli Lasagna:

  • Prep Your Ingredients: Before you start cooking, wash and chop all your vegetables, and grate the cheese.
  • Choose Quality Ingredients: Use fresh, high-quality ingredients for the best flavor. Look for ripe bell peppers and broccoli, and use a flavorful cheese blend.
  • Don't Overcook the Vegetables: The vegetables should be tender-crisp, so don't overcook them.
  • Layer Carefully: When assembling the lasagna, layer the ingredients evenly and press down gently to ensure that the lasagna holds together.
  • Bake Until Golden Brown: Bake the lasagna until the top is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly.
  • Let It Rest: Allow the lasagna to rest for at least 15 minutes before slicing and serving, so that the flavors can meld together.

Conclusion:

This red pepper broccoli lasagna is a delicious and easy-to-make vegetarian dish that is perfect for a weeknight dinner. With its layers of tender pasta, flavorful vegetables, and melted cheese, this lasagna is sure to be a hit with your family and friends. Serve with a side salad for a complete meal.

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