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READY IN 40 mins

Quick and Easy Pesto Polenta Lasagna

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"This recipe, adapted to use the traditional flavors of Classico® Pasta Sauce, was originally submitted by Allrecipes home cook Fiffen." — Fiffen

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Original recipe makes 8 Servings Change Servings

1 (18 ounce) package polenta, cut into 1/4 inch thick slices
1/2 (24 ounce) jar Classico® Tomato and Basil Sauce
1/4 cup Classico® Basil Pesto Sauce

1/4 cup pine nuts
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

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Directions

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Oil an 11x7x2 inch baking dish.
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.
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.

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PREP 10 mins
COOK 30 mins
READY IN 40 mins

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Most Helpful Positive Review

Nov 04, 2010

It was easy and delicious. Even my husband liked it, and he's hard to please.

—lololeela

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Jan 20, 2011

This was OK. The pine nuts really added the flavor. The kids did not like the polenta at all though so I will probably not be making it again.

—Celeste

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Oct 13, 2010

My family loved this recipe! I used extra Classico sauce on top at the end and it was so tasty!

—JetsFan08

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May 28, 2011

I think what made this dish for me was preparing my own polenta from scratch. It is a biut challenging to make your own, but well worth the taste of home made and not packaged, which tends to be bland and have a weird chewy texture. Plus, it is fun to watch your polenta firm up and have it be your own. Otherwise, great idea. I am going to try making my own pesto as well, since the jarred pesto does not have the flavor I am looking for.

—asahlin

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Sep 13, 2011

We LOVE this recipe! We make it in an 8x8 pan though so that it's thicker. We serve it with grilled Italian bread with olive oil and rosemary and its a favorite combo. Highly recommended from my crew!

—jjmitch923

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Mar 02, 2011

This was just okay for my family. I won't make it again. It had a lot of flavor but the polenta texture was just too much for my crew.

—Jenn T.

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Jan 21, 2012

Deeeelish! We used Trader Joe's Polenta (shaped like a 3-4" diameter sausage) and TJ's Marinara. Made our homemade pesto (standard recipe) then threw in some raw mushrooms and spinach...Fantastic except that the veggies added so much moisture we ended up having to bake at 280 degrees for about 2.5 hours to get rid of moisture (grimace). It ended up to be one of THE best things I've ever made casserole-style in terms of flavor. It was still really soupy (so the presentation was not what it could have been) and I am not sure if that is the dish or my additions that turned it into such wetness...but it was definitely worth the spoon. I think we probably also were more liberal with our Marina Sauce (we love sauces). Polenta was gummy despite the long bake and the cheese and spinach (did 2 layers of the veggies, just like the polenta) was crunchy on top (Spray the spinach with oil when baking before the broil to keep it from charring). Thanks Allrecipes for this one!!! Alison

—alison

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Nutrition

Calories
152 kcal
8%

Carbohydrates
14.9 g
5%

Cholesterol
9 mg
3%

Fat
7.3 g
11%

Fiber
1.6 g
6%

Protein
6.7 g
13%

Sodium
475 mg
19%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Quick and Easy Pesto Polenta Lasagna

Serving Size: 1/8 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 8
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 152
Calories from Fat: 66

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 7.3g 11 %
Saturated Fat 2.1g 11 %
Cholesterol 9mg 3 %
Sodium 475mg 19 %
** Potassium 37mg 1 %
Total Carbohydrates 14.9g 5 %
Dietary Fiber 1.6g 6 %
Protein 6.7g 13 %
Sugars 3.2g
** Vitamin A 1 %
** Vitamin C < 1 %
** Calcium 14 %
** Iron 4 %
** Thiamin 4 %
** Niacin 8 %
** Vitamin B6 < 1 %
** Magnesium 5 %
** Folate 2 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.