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Lasagna al Pesto

Creamy Lasagna al Pesto: Your New Comfort Food Favorite

Lasagna al Pesto is a delightful vegetarian dish, blending creamy layers with vibrant pesto for a comforting experience.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Resting Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Servings: 6 slices
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Pesto Layer
  • 1 cup Basil Pesto homemade or store-bought
Noodles
  • 12 sheets Lasagna Noodles fresh, dried, or no-boil
Cheese Mixture
  • 15 ounces Ricotta Cheese substitute with cottage cheese if desired
  • 2 cups Mozzarella Cheese shredded
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese grated
Béchamel Sauce
  • 2 cups Whole Milk or half-and-half
  • 1 large Egg or silken tofu for vegan option
  • 1/4 cup All-Purpose Flour or gluten-free flour
  • 4 tablespoons Unsalted Butter or margarine
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Basil or fresh herbs
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder or fresh garlic
  • to taste Salt season to taste
  • to taste Black Pepper season to taste

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch baking dish
  • Saucepan
  • Mixing bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Cook your lasagna noodles according to package instructions until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water.
  3. Melt butter in a saucepan, whisk in flour, then slowly add milk until thickened. Stir in basil pesto.
  4. Combine ricotta, egg, basil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl until smooth.
  5. Spread a layer of béchamel in the baking dish, layer noodles, cheese mixture, mozzarella, and more béchamel.
  6. Repeat layers, finishing with noodles topped with béchamel and reserved pesto.
  7. Spread reserved pesto and sprinkle remaining cheeses on top.
  8. Cover with foil and bake for 50 minutes, remove foil and bake for a further 10-15 minutes.
  9. Let the lasagna rest for 15 minutes before slicing and serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 20gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 25mgIron: 10mg

Notes

This dish can be customized with sautéed vegetables or alternate proteins for added flavor and nutrition.

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