Pesto Polenta Lasagna Recipe
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Pesto Polenta Lasagna

By: Fiffen 
"A quick and easy meal with lots of flavor. Put together in 10 minutes."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.3 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (129)

What to Drink?
Wine Chardonnay
Prep Time:
10 Min
Cook Time:
30 Min
Ready In:
40 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 8 Servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 (18 ounce) package polenta, cut into 1/4 inch thick slices
  • 1/2 (24 ounce) jar bottled marinara sauce
  • 1/4 cup pesto
  • 1/4 cup pine nuts
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Oil an 11x7x2 inch baking dish.
  2. Arrange a single layer of polenta in the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Spread a thin layer of pesto over the polenta. Spoon half of the sauce over the polenta. Top with another layer of polenta and sauce.
  3. Bake, uncovered, for 25 minutes. Turn on the broiler. Top polenta with cheese and pine nuts, and broil until cheese browns and nuts are toasted.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 179 | Total Fat: 9.1g | Cholesterol: 12mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 2, 2006 by Maezystar   view full review
Very smart base recipe! Polenta works wonderfully as a substitute for noodles, and makes the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 13, 2006 by deesnyder   view full review
Very tasty. I improvised a bit. I pre-baked the polenta to crisp it up a bit. I also added...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on May 27, 2008 by Eblueiz11   view full review
This was excellent! I used pizza sauce (that's all I had on hand), sauteed spinach and onion...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 10, 2005 by VELISHA   view full review
This is a great alternative to using pasta. I purchased pre-cooked polenta but it was...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 28, 2005 by Lauren   view full review
My best friend is allergic to wheat and gluten. Polenta lasagna is one of our favorite main...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 11, 2007 by Thisni Caza Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Excellent. Delicious. Followed directions exactly except that my portions were off a bit: ...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on May 27, 2008 by mcmeg12   view full review
Simple and deliscious. My one complaint is that the recipe calls for all pre-made ingredients...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 19, 2007 by JMANUEL   view full review
I'm pretty sure I used too much pesto (oops!) and the result was extremely oily. If using...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 29, 2005 by MARCIA62   view full review
I have made this twice, so quick to put together and nice flavor. Have had several requests...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on May 4, 2010 by Jocelyn   view full review
Turned out great. Nice alternative to regular lasagna, we are adding it our rotation to break...

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