Baked Lasagna With Asparagus And Pesto Recipe

Name: Baked Lasagna With Asparagus And Pesto Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb asparagus, medium-sized; 1 x recipe basic pasta rolled to thinnest setting, on pasta machine; 2 c. salsa balsamella; 1 c. pesto sauce; 1 c. grated pecorino sardo; 1/2 c. bread crumbs; 3 Tbsp. pine nuts; 2 c. fresh basil leaves, picolo fino; 1 x clove garlic; 1 pch sea salt; 1/4 c. freshly grated parmigiano; 3 Tbsp. freshly grated pecorino; 5 ounce ligurian extra virgin extra virgin olive oil

Servings: persons

1 lb asparagus, medium-sized
1 x recipe basic pasta rolled to thinnest setting, on pasta machine
2 c. salsa balsamella
1 c. pesto sauce
1 c. grated pecorino sardo
1/2 c. bread crumbs
3 Tbsp. pine nuts
2 c. fresh basil leaves, picolo fino
1 x clove garlic
1 pch sea salt
1/4 c. freshly grated parmigiano
3 Tbsp. freshly grated pecorino
5 ounce ligurian extra virgin extra virgin olive oil

1
In a large stone mortar, place pine nuts, basil, garlic and salt and grind with a pestle till paste.
2
Add in cheeses and drizzle in extra virgin olive oil, beating with a wooden spoon.
3
Store in jars, topped with extra virgin extra virgin olive oil.
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To Prepare Baked Lasagna Dish:Preheat oven to 425 F. Bring 6 qts water to boil and add in 2 Tbsp.
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salt.
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Set up ice bath next to boiling water.
7
Trim asparagus and boil one minute.
8
Drain and refresh in ice bath.
9
Remove, drain well, and cut into 4-inch to 5-inch pcs and set aside.
10
Cut pasta into 5-inch squares and drop into same boiling water as asparagus.
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Cook one minute till tender.
12
Remove and refresh in ice bath.
13
Drain on towels and set aside.
14
In a mixing bowl, stir balsamella, pesto, and grated cheese together till mixed well.
15
Butter 4 gratin dishes and place one piece of 5-inch pasta on the bottom of each one.
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On top of pasta, place the following: 3 pcs of asparagus, followed by 2 Tbsp.
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pesto, followed by another piece of pasta.
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Continue with this layering till you have 4 pcs of pasta and 4 layers of asparagus and pesto mix.
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Lay one more piece of pasta on top, followed by a spoonful of pesto mix and sprinkle each of the 4 gratin dishes with bread crumbs.
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Put all 4 dishes in oven and bake for 12 to 15 min, or possibly till bubbling and golden on top.
21
Remove and serve immediately.

568

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb asparagus, medium-sized, 1 x recipe basic pasta rolled to thinnest setting, on pasta machine, 2 c. salsa balsamella, 1 c. pesto sauce, and more.

Yes, Baked Lasagna With Asparagus And Pesto Recipe 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!