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    Home » Vegetarian Recipes » Lasagna with Artichokes and Mozzarella

    Lasagna with Artichokes and Mozzarella

    Published: Oct 11, 2015 · Modified: Apr 5, 2022 by Jessica Montanelli · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    Total time to make this recipe: 1 hour 20 minutes
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    portion of artichoke lasagna on a plate

    A white Artichoke Lasagna with a creamy cheesy filling of flavorful sautèed artichoke hearts and melted Mozzarella cheese. This is what comfort food is all about. A hot plate of cheesy goodness with a crispy Parmigiano crust.

    There's no way to get Lasagna wrong, no matter what filling you decide to choose. In my family, the classic Lasagna with Tuscan Ragù and Béchamel sauce was a must of almost every Sunday lunch.  

    I like to twist the traditions a little bit so in the years I tried different kinds of Lasagna with all kinds of vegetables but I must say that by far this Lasagna with Artichokes is my favorite one. I would eat the whole tray if I could!

    Growing up, I disliked artichokes because I only ever tasted the sour artichokes brined in vinegar, and I hated them. Then one day my mom made me try (insisting a lot) fried artichokes and I discovered a new side of them! That peculiar flavor which characterizes the artichokes among all vegetables and which I then discovered going sooo well also with creamy pasta and risotto. 

    woman holding a lasagna tray

    How to clean artichokes

    One of the worst sides of artichokes is the cleaning part. It's very messy and tough, but necessary.

    If you want to skip these steps I suggest you buy only fresh artichoke hearts if you find them available, or you can also try canned artichokes. Although they're not as flavorful as fresh ones so I don't recommend them.

    Also, for this artichoke lasagna, I recommend the smaller elongated artichokes instead of the large round ones. The leaves of the small ones are softer and more edible while from the large ones you can only eat the hearts and the leaves are only used for dipping.

    1. Fill a bowl with cold water and lemon juice. Rub also lemon juice on your hands to prevent staining.
    2. Remove 2-3 rows of outer leaves from the bottom, they're usually too hard to eat.
    3. With a knife, peel the bottom parts where you remove the leaves, to keep only the flesh.
    4. Cut off about 1 inch (3 cm) of the top. If the artichokes are big, also cut off the tips of the remaining leaves as they're sharp.
    5. Cut the artichokes in half and with a teaspoon remove the fuzzy center until only the meat remains.
    6. Put the artichoke hearts in the bowl to prevent browning until it's time to cook them.

    For more detailed steps, check out this video on how to clean artichokes.

    fork cutting into a portion of artichoke lasagna on a plate

    FAQ & Tips

    Can I use canned artichokes?

    You can use canned artichokes hearts brined in salted water (not jarred artichokes in olive oil or vinegar which would be too strong). But the flavor is much more faint than fresh artichokes. You can follow the same cooking instructions in the recipe, although you can cut the sautè time to a few minutes.

    Do I need to pre-cook the pasta?

    I never boil my pasta (either fresh or dried) when I make Lasagna. I always Add the raw pasta layers and make sure I add A LOT of sauce in between layers, so the liquid will cook the pasta in the oven.

    Can I add other vegetables to this artichoke lasagna?

    Of course you can customize as you prefer, keeping in mind that not all veggies pair well together though. We all know spinach and artichokes are a perfect combo so they would be a great addition. Leeks, onions, potatoes, and mushrooms are also good pairings.

    portion of artichoke lasagna on a plate

    The Recipe

    If you want to try more recipes with artichokes, check out these recipes:

    • Italian Artichoke Dip
    • Mashed Potato Gratin with Artichokes and Mozzarella
    portion of artichoke lasagna on a plate

    Lasagna with Artichokes and Mozzarella

    Creamy cheesy Lasagna filled with sautèed artichoke hearts and melted mozzarella cheese. This is Italian style comfort food and one portion will not be enough!
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    Prep Time: 35 minutes
    Cook Time: 45 minutes
    Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
    Servings: 6 people
    Author: Jessica Montanelli

    Ingredients

    For the Lasagna sheets

    • ¾ cup Semolina Flour
    • ¾ cup All Purpose Flour
    • 2 Eggs
    • a pinch of salt

    For the Béchamel Sauce

    • ½ cup Butter
    • ½ cup Flour
    • 4 cups Milk
    • Salt
    • Black Pepper
    • Ground Nutmeg

    For the Filling

    • 2-3 Mozzarella
    • Parmigiano cheese, grated
    • Olive Oil
    • 1 Shallot
    • 10 Artichokes, small elongated variety
    • ¼ cup White Wine
    • Salt
    • Black Pepper

    Instructions

    Make the Pasta

    • If you decide to make fresh pasta, mix the flours with the eggs and add a pinch of salt. Knead the dough until you get a firm and smooth ball. Cover in wrap and set aside to rest for 10-15 minutes.
    • While the pasta rests, clean properly the artichokes and cut into thin slices, then put them in a bowl of water mixed with lemon juice so they don't oxidate and turn brown.
    • Now go back to the pasta and with a rolling pin or a pasta machine stretch the dough into a thin sheet and cut into large squares or rectangles (depending on your baking pan shape). Then set the pasta sheets on a clean towel to rest while you prepare the filling.

    Make the Filling

    • Drizzle a large pan with olive oil, then finely chop the shallot and fry until it starts to brown. Add the drained artichokes and fry at medium heat for about 5 minutes. Add the glass of wine and let the alcohol evaporate, then cover the pan with the lid and cook for another 5-10 minutes or until the artichokes become soft. If the pan is too dry, you can add some water until they finish to cook.
    • While the artichokes cook, you can prepare the béchamel sauce. Warm up the milk in the microwave or in the stove (do not bring it to boil, it just needs to be warm), keep it warm while in a large pan you melt the butter at low heat and add the flour. Then mix quickly with a whisk so the flour doesn't make lumps. When they are fully blended into a creamy mixture, slowly add the milk and keep whisking until the butter and flour mixture melt into the milk.
    • When you've added all the milk, keep mixing at low heat until the béchamel starts to boil and it will quickly become a creamy sauce. When you see that it's dense enough, turn off the heat and season with salt, pepper and ground nutmeg. Set aside.
    • Start with a thin layer of béchamel on the bottom of the baking pan, then add a layer of pasta sheets, the artichokes, the mozzarella, then cover with another layer of béchamel sauce, sprinkle with Parmigiano cheese and then repeat again from the beginning until you fill up the whole baking pan (you should make at least 4-5 layers). In the last layer, finish with the béchamel and a thick layer of Parmigiano cheese so you will get a nice crispy crust.
    • Bake for 45 minutes at 180°C (350°F) or until the top will be golden brown. Serve hot.

    Notes

    You can also skip the fresh pasta and used either dried lasagna sheets or packaged fresh lasagna sheets. Follow the same cooking instructions as in the recipe.
    Storage Tip: You can keep the Lasagna in the fridge for 1 day in an airtight container or you can freeze it. Let itdefrost in the fridge through the night and then warm up in the oven so the crust will become crispy again.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 558 kcal | Carbohydrates: 67 g | Protein: 21 g | Fat: 24 g | Saturated Fat: 14 g | Cholesterol: 115 mg | Fiber: 13 g | Sugar: 11 g

    Nutritional information is only an estimate. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed.

    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: Italian
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