Vegetarian Lasagne Recipe

Name: Vegetarian Lasagne
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 12 whole lasagne noodles (about 12 ounces); 1 small bunch broccoli (about 12 ounces), stalks trimmed, washed; 4 tablespoons olive oil; 1/2 cup chopped onion; 2 teaspoons chopped garlic; 2 containers (15 ounces each) ricotta cheese; 2 eggs, beaten; 4 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese; 4 tablespoons chopped Italian flat-leaf parsley; Freshly ground black pepper; Pinch of nutmeg; 2 large carrots, trimmed, peeled, and coarsely chopped; 2 cans (15 ounces each) whole tomatoes with juices, cut up with scissors; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil leaves; Salt; 8 ounces large mushrooms, wiped clean and coarsely chopped; 1 green or red bell pepper, coarsely chopped; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (8 ounces)

Servings: persons

12 whole lasagne noodles (about 12 ounces)
1 small bunch broccoli (about 12 ounces), stalks trimmed, washed
4 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup chopped onion
2 teaspoons chopped garlic
2 containers (15 ounces each) ricotta cheese
2 eggs, beaten
4 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
4 tablespoons chopped Italian flat-leaf parsley
Freshly ground black pepper
Pinch of nutmeg
2 large carrots, trimmed, peeled, and coarsely chopped
2 cans (15 ounces each) whole tomatoes with juices, cut up with scissors
1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil leaves
Salt
8 ounces large mushrooms, wiped clean and coarsely chopped
1 green or red bell pepper, coarsely chopped
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (8 ounces)

1
Cook lasagne noodles in plenty of boiling salted water until al dente, or firm to the bite, about 12 minutes; drain.
2
Let noodles sit in bowl of cool water until ready to use.
3
Steam the broccoli in a rack set over 1 inch simmering water, covered, until crisp-tender, about 5 minutes.
4
Cool; coarsely chop; set aside.
5
Heat 2 tablespoons of the oil in a medium skillet; add onion; saute until tender.
6
Add 1 teaspoon of the garlic; saute 1 minute.
7
In a bowl, combine the chopped broccoli, half the sauteed onion, the ricotta, eggs, 2 tablespoons of tile Parmesan cheese, 2 tablespoons of the parsley, and a pinch each of black pepper and nutmeg; set aside.
8
Add the chopped carrots to the onion remaining in the skillet; saute, stirring, over medum heat until crisp-tender; stir in the tomatoes.
9
Cook, stirring, until boiling gently.
10
Boil, stirring, until sauce is thickened, about 10 minutes; stir in 1 tablespoon of the remaining parsley, the basil, and salt and pepper to taste.
11
Transfer to a small bowl.
12
Wipe out skillet.
13
Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons oil in the skillet; add the mushrooms.
14
Saute, stirring, over medium neat, until liquid has evaporated, about 5 minutes.
15
Add green or red bell pepper; saute until crisp-tender, about 3 minutes.
16
Stir in the remaining 1 teaspoon garlic; saute 1 minute.
17
Stir in the remaining 1 tablespoon parsley and the lemon juice; season with salt and pepper.
18
Heat oven to 350F.
19
Select a shallow 4-quart baking dish approximately 10 x 14 inches.
20
Spoon about 1/2 cup of the tomato sauce over the bottom of the dish.
21
Lift the lasagne noodles from the water individually and blot dry on paper toweling.
22
Arrange a single layer of noodles in dish.
23
Spread the mushroom layer over the noodles; sprinkle with 1 cup of the mozzarella and 1 tablespoon of the remaining Parmesan.
24
Top with a second layer of noodles.
25
Spread with the ricotta and broccoli mixture; sprinkle with 1/2 cup of the mozzarella.
26
Top with a third layer of noodles.
27
Spread with the tomato sauce.
28
Sprinkle with the remaining 1 tablespoon Parmesan and the remaining 1 cup shredded mozzarella.
29
Bake until cheese is melted and bubbly, about 40 minutes.
30
Let stand at least 15 minutes before serving.

1732

kcal

Calories

Fat

249

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 12 whole lasagne noodles (about 12 ounces), 1 small bunch broccoli (about 12 ounces), stalks trimmed, washed, 4 tablespoons olive oil, 1/2 cup chopped onion, and more.

Yes, Vegetarian Lasagne falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Vegetarian Lasagne

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