How To Make Easy Pesto Lasagne
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Serves:
Ingredients
- 9 lasagne sheets
- 2 cups of fresh basil leaves
- 1/4 cup of pine nuts
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1/2 cup of grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/3 cup of olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 cup of ricotta cheese
- 2 cups of shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup of marinara sauce
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
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Cook the lasagne sheets according to the package instructions and set aside.
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In a food processor, combine the basil, pine nuts, garlic, Parmesan cheese, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth to make the pesto sauce.
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In a baking dish, spread a thin layer of marinara sauce on the bottom.
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Place 3 lasagne sheets on top of the sauce, followed by a layer of pesto sauce and a layer of ricotta cheese.
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Repeat the layers two more times, ending with a layer of lasagne sheets on top.
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Spread the remaining marinara sauce over the lasagne sheets.
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Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese on top.
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Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes.
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Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
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Let the lasagne cool for a few minutes before serving.
Nutrition
- Calories : 520kcal
- Total Fat : 30g
- Saturated Fat : 10g
- Cholesterol : 45mg
- Sodium : 950mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 38g
- Dietary Fiber : 3g
- Sugar : 5g
- Protein : 20g
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