Pesto Lasagna
A delightful and comforting Pesto Lasagna layered with ricotta, mozzarella, and fresh spinach, making it perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 60 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 9 lasagna noodles
- 2 cups ricotta cheese
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 cups pesto sauce
- 3 cups fresh spinach
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook the lasagna noodles according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Spread a thin layer of pesto sauce on the bottom of a large baking dish.
- Layer 3 lasagna noodles over the pesto.
- On top of the noodles, spread half of the ricotta cheese, half of the fresh spinach, and half of the shredded mozzarella cheese.
- Repeat the layering process with another set of noodles, followed by the remaining ricotta, spinach, and mozzarella.
- Top with the final layer of noodles, pesto, remaining mozzarella, and grated Parmesan cheese.
- Season the dish with salt and pepper to taste.
- Cover the pan with foil and bake for 25 minutes.
- After 25 minutes, remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Allow the lasagna to cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
Make ahead by assembling a day in advance and refrigerate. For freezing, cover tightly and it will keep for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
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