Lasagna al Pesto Recipe – Easy and Delicious Family Dish
This Lasagna al Pesto recipe combines the rich flavors of pesto with layers of lasagna noodles, cheese, and fresh vegetables, creating a dish the whole family will love.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 9 sheets lasagna noodles
- 2 cups pesto sauce
- 2 cups ricotta cheese
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups spinach, chopped
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large baking dish, spread a layer of pesto sauce on the bottom.
- Layer 3 lasagna noodles over the sauce.
- Spread half of the ricotta cheese over the noodles, followed by a layer of spinach and mozzarella cheese.
- Add another layer of pesto, then repeat the layers with more noodles, ricotta, spinach, and mozzarella.
- Finish with a final layer of noodles, pesto, and top with Parmesan cheese.
- Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes, then remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes until golden and bubbly.
- Let it cool for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- For a vegetarian option, add grilled vegetables between the layers.
- Feel free to adjust the amount of cheese to your liking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Lasagna, Pesto, Family Dish, Italian Recipe