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Lasagna al Pesto

Lasagna al Pesto: Creamy Vegetarian Comfort for Any Night

Lasagna al Pesto is a creamy vegetarian dish that combines vibrant pesto, cheese, and tender pasta, perfect for cozy evenings.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Resting Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 50 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 400

Ingredients
  

Pesto
  • 1 cup Basil Pesto homemade preferred
Lasagna Noodles
  • 12 lasagna noodles Lasagna Noodles any type can be used
Cheese Mixture
  • 1 cup Ricotta Cheese classic creamy cheese
  • 1 cup Mozzarella Cheese shredded, melts beautifully
  • 1 cup Parmesan Cheese freshly grated preferred
Béchamel Sauce
  • 2 cups Whole Milk for creamy béchamel
  • 1 large Egg binds cheese mixture
  • 4 tablespoons All-Purpose Flour thickens the béchamel
  • 4 tablespoons Butter for rich flavor
Seasoning
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Black Pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Basil extra flavoring
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder extra flavoring

Equipment

  • Large Pot
  • Medium Saucepan
  • Mixing bowl
  • 9x9 Baking Dish
  • Whisk

Method
 

Preparation and Cooking
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add lasagna noodles and cook until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Drain and toss with olive oil.
  2. In a medium saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour to create a roux for 2 minutes. Gradually whisk in milk and cook until thickened, about 5-7 minutes. Mix in the pesto.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta, Parmesan, egg, dried basil, and garlic powder. Season with salt and pepper, mixing until well blended.
  4. In a baking dish, spread a thin layer of pesto béchamel sauce, followed by a layer of noodles, cheese mixture, and mozzarella. Repeat, ending with a layer of noodles topped with béchamel and mozzarella.
  5. Cover the dish with foil and bake at 375°F for 50 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until golden brown. Let rest for 15 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 20gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 350mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Serve with a refreshing arugula salad or garlic bread for a delightful meal.

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