Lasagna With Pesto Recipe

Name: Lasagna With Pesto
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups fresh basil leaves, tightly packed; ¼ cup parmesan cheese, freshly grated; 2 garlic cloves, halved; 1 tablespoon pine nuts; salt and pepper, to taste; 23-1 cup full-bodied olive oil; 1 lb ricotta cheese; 1 ½ cups freshly grated parmesan cheese; 1 cup finely diced mozzarella cheese; ½ cup fresh parsley, minced; ½ cup green onion, minced; 1 egg yolk; ½ teaspoon marjoram; ½ teaspoon minced garlic; ½ teaspoon dried basil or 1 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped; ¼ teaspoon dried oregano; salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste; 34 lb lasagna noodle, cooked al dente and cooled

Servings: persons

2 cups fresh basil leaves, tightly packed
¼ cup parmesan cheese, freshly grated
2 garlic cloves, halved
1 tablespoon pine nuts
salt and pepper, to taste
23-1 cup full-bodied olive oil
1 lb ricotta cheese
1 ½ cups freshly grated parmesan cheese
1 cup finely diced mozzarella cheese
½ cup fresh parsley, minced
½ cup green onion, minced
1 egg yolk
½ teaspoon marjoram
½ teaspoon minced garlic
½ teaspoon dried basil or 1 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped
¼ teaspoon dried oregano
salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste
34 lb lasagna noodle, cooked al dente and cooled

1
For the Pesto Sauce:.
2
Combine all sauce ingredients in a blender or processor, adding enough olive oil to make a smooth, thick sauce; set aside.
3
For the Lasagna:.
4
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
5
Spray a shallow, 2 1/2 quart baking dish with cooking spray.
6
Combine the ricotta,parmesan and mozarella cheeses, parsley, onions,egg yolk and herbs with salt and pepper to taste in large mixing bowl and blend well.
7
Spread portion of cheese filling over each lasagna noodle,
8
Roll up individually, jelly roll fashion, and stand vertically in single layer in baking dish.
9
Pour pesto over and bake, covered, 30-40 minutes or until sauce is bubbly and heated through.
10
Let stand about 8 minutes and serve with additional freshly grated parmesan cheese, if desired.

5735

kcal

Calories

614

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups fresh basil leaves, tightly packed, ¼ cup parmesan cheese, freshly grated, 2 garlic cloves, halved, 1 tablespoon pine nuts, and more.

Yes, Lasagna With Pesto 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.

Lasagna With Pesto

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