Lasagna with Grape Tomatoes and Broccoli Rabe
Lasagna with Grape Tomatoes and Broccoli Rabe might be just the main course you are searching for. This recipe covers 24% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. One serving contains 324 calories, 18g of protein, and 11g of fat. This recipe serves 8. If you have lower-sodium marinara sauce, broccolini, olive oil, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. To use up the onion you could follow this main course with the Candy Corn Cupcakes as a dessert. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 1 hour and 25 minutes. It is a good option if you're following a vegetarian diet.
Instructions
Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
Add broccoli rabe and Broccolini, and cook 2 minutes.
Drain and rinse vegetables under cold water; drain. Coarsely chop.
Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
Add 1 tablespoon oil; swirl to coat.
Add 3/4 cup onion and 5 garlic cloves; cook 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add grape tomatoes and 1/4 teaspoon salt; cook 12 minutes or until skins split and tomatoes start to release their juices, stirring frequently.
Place tomato mixture in a bowl.
Wipe pan dry with paper towels. Return pan to medium-high heat.
Add remaining 1 1/2 tablespoons oil; swirl to coat.
Add remaining 3/4 cup onion, remaining 5 garlic cloves, and red pepper; saut 4 minutes. Stir in broccoli rabe mixture and 1/4 teaspoon salt; cook 3 minutes.
Combine 1/4 cup basil, ricotta, and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt in a bowl.
Spread 1/2 cup marinara sauce in the bottom of a 13 x 9-inch glass or ceramic baking dish coated with cooking spray. Arrange 3 lasagna noodles over sauce.
Spread half of ricotta mixture over noodles. Top with half of broccoli rabe mixture; spoon half of tomato mixture over broccoli rabe mixture. Repeat layers with remaining noodles, ricotta mixture, broccoli rabe mixture, and tomato mixture, ending with noodles. Top with remaining 1/2 cup marinara, and sprinkle with mozzarella. Cover with aluminum foil coated with cooking spray.
Bake at 350 for 30 minutes. Uncover and bake for an additional 15 minutes or until top is lightly browned.
Remove lasagna from oven, and sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup chopped basil.
Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.