Pesto Lasagna Recipe
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Pesto Lasagna

By: JAMON0126 
"Scrumptious lasagna with basil pesto, spinach and plenty of bubbly cheese."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.3 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (46)

What to Drink?

Wine Sauvignon Blanc
Prep Time:
35 Min
Cook Time:
45 Min
Ready In:
1 Hr 30 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 8 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 (16 ounce) package lasagna noodles
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 1 (16 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed
  • 7 ounces basil pesto
  • 30 ounces ricotta cheese
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
  • 9 ounces Alfredo-style pasta sauce
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add lasagna and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
  3. In large skillet over medium heat, saute onion in the olive oil until tender. Add spinach and stir. Remove from heat and stir in the pesto. In a large bowl mix ricotta cheese, egg, salt, pepper and nutmeg.
  4. In a 3 quart greased baking dish, layer the noodles then the spinach mixture, followed by the ricotta mixture. Sprinkle with mozzarella. Repeat the layers ending with noodles on top. Spread the Alfredo sauce over the top and sprinkle with parmesan.
  5. Cover with foil and bake in a preheated oven for 45 to 55 minutes.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 712 | Total Fat: 40.4g | Cholesterol: 101mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 14, 2004 by Clearview   view full review
This recipe is okay, but I will definitely make some adjustments next time. Too much ricotta...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 17, 2005 by LUVMYCAT   view full review
I HAD A BUNCH OF FRESH SPINACH TO USE UP, SO I TRIED THIS RECIPE. I DIDN'T HAVE ANY BASIL...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 6, 2003 by AWHITE65   view full review
I made this for a dinner party and everyone loved it!! I used the jar pesto sauce and alfredo...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on May 9, 2006 by newmom   view full review
This was loved so much by my dad that I was inspired to write my first review. I've made this...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 6, 2003 by STEPH   view full review
I made my own alfredo sauce since I don't like the sauce in the jar! This dish tastes better...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 14, 2003 by ALI_PALI   view full review
This was tasty. I used Classico pesto and alfedo sauces, which I thought tasted great and made...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on May 16, 2003 by Steve   view full review
I added some grilled chicken to this and it was incredible!
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 24, 2010 by Charlene J.   view full review
I used this for my sister's bridal shower along with jojolyn's Pasta Bake. Everyone loved it...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 29, 2010 by Curly Sue   view full review
Yum! Great combonation of flavors. Made "lasagna roll-ups" instead of a pan of lasagna. Easier...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 16, 2010 by hapagirl   view full review
super cheesy and yummy! i substituted alfredo sauce with my own bechamel and made pesto with...

 

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