Broccoli lasagna is made with simple ingredients like fresh broccoli, garlic, flour, milk, seasonings and lasagna sheets. Making broccoli lasagna is simple and easy to follow, making it a perfect weeknight meal. In the morning I prepare the whole lasagna and bake it at dinner time. Find out how to prepare broccoli lasagna with step-by-step images and videos.
Broccoli lasagna
Broccoli is one of the healthiest vegetables especially for children. Luckily my kids love broccoli so much. I would make roasted broccoli and serve it for dinner or even as a snack. My kids also prefer broccoli soup. But this lasagna has become my latest obsession, as you can use a head of broccoli to feed the whole family.
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Lasagna usually has red sauce and white sauce which is used between the lasagna sheets. But this recipe is super simple, just using a simple white broccoli sauce. And it tastes pretty good. Popular among children.
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Lasagna is one of the most popular Italian pasta dish. It uses sheets like pasta which are seasoned with meat sauce, béchamel and cheese and baked. You can prepare lasagna however you like. You can use any meat, protein, and veggies of your choice to make lasagna. I’ve made quite a few lasagnas in the past, one of my absolute favorites is chicken lasagna.
In the past I used sheets for homemade lasagna, but now ready-made sheets are easily found in shops and that’s the one I prefer. Be sure to check the box, some lasagna sheets require pre-cooking. But the ones I use don’t require cooking.
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Ingredients for broccoli lasagna
Lasagna – In the past I used homemade lasagna sheets, but now ready-made sheets are easily found in shops and that’s what I prefer. Be sure to check the box, some lasagna sheets require pre-cooking. But the ones I use don’t require cooking.
Broccoli – For this recipe use fresh broccoli. Be sure to finely chop the broccoli so it dissolves into the sauce.
Garlic – Garlic adds aroma and flavor to lasagna.
Butter – Butter is important for preparing bechamel. You can use olive oil in place of butter for a lighter version.
Normal flour – Instead of normal flour you can use wheat flour.
Milk – the broccoli sauce must be slightly liquid so adjust the milk accordingly.
Seasoning – you can flavor the broccoli lasagna with any aroma and seasoning. You can use ground nutmeg, Italian seasoning, salt and white pepper.
How to prepare broccoli lasagna (step by step images)
Make the broccoli sauce
1)Heat the butter in a pan. Add the garlic and sauté until fragrant.
2) Add the flour and fry for 1 minute until the raw smell comes out of the mixture.
3)Now the flour will be well toasted.
4) Now pour in the milk and beat well until there are no more lumps. Now bring to the boil, the sauce will thicken slightly.
5)Add the chopped broccoli to the sauce and cook for 2 minutes.
6) Cook the broccoli in the sauce. It will take about 3 minutes.
7)Add salt, white pepper, ground nutmeg, Italian seasoning and mix well.
8)Finally add the cheese and mix.
9)The broccoli sauce is ready.
Assemble the lasagna
10) Let’s assemble the lasagna. Take a deep baking tray. Pour a ladle of broccoli sauce onto the base.
11)roll out three sheets of lasagna pasta.
12) pour a little broccoli sauce and place 3 more sheets of pasta. Repeat until you have 4 layers.
13)Finally spread the broccoli sauce.
14) Now all the lasagna is assembled.
15) cover with the cheese in an even layer.
16) Cover the pan with cling film and bake in a covered oven at 200 degrees for 45 minutes, remove the lid and grill for 5 minutes until golden brown.
Remove the pan from the oven and let it rest for 15 minutes. Now slice and serve.
Expert advice
- Instead of using butter, you can use olive oil for a lighter option.
- Make sure to chop the broccoli as finely as possible. It then disintegrates into the sauce.
- Instead of normal flour you can use wheat flour.
- You can add as much cheese as possible.
Conservation and service
You can assemble the lasagna, wrap it tightly with several layers of plastic wrap and a layer of foil, and refrigerate it for up to 2 to 3 days. You can freeze it for up to a month. Lasagna can be cooked straight from the freezer.
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Broccoli Lasagna Recipe
Broccoli lasagna is made with simple ingredients like fresh broccoli, garlic, flour, milk, seasonings and lasagna sheets. Making broccoli lasagna is simple and easy to follow, making it a perfect weeknight meal. I assemble the whole lasagna in the morning and bake it during dinner. Learn how to make broccoli lasagna with step-by-step images and videos.
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Portions: 6 portions
Calories: 477kcal
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9 x 15 inch baking pan
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Aluminum foil
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Kitchen pot
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Notes
- Instead of using butter, you can use olive oil for a lighter option.
- Make sure to chop the broccoli as finely as possible. It then disintegrates into the sauce.
- Instead of normal flour you can use wheat flour.
- You can add as much cheese as possible.
Conservation and service
You can assemble the lasagna, wrap it tightly with several layers of plastic wrap and a layer of foil, and refrigerate it for up to 2 to 3 days.
You can freeze it for up to a month. Lasagna can be cooked straight from the freezer.
Nutrition
Serve: 1portions | Calories: 477kcal | Carbohydrates: 63G | Protein: 21G | Fat: 17G | Saturated fat: 10G | Polyunsaturated fats: 1G | Monounsaturated fats: 4G | Trans fats: 0.2G | Cholesterol: 50mg | Sodium: 652mg | Potassium: 744mg | Fiber: 5G | Sugar: 12G | Vitamin A: 1223UI | Vitamin C: 91mg | Soccer: 384mg | Iron: 2mg
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