Name: Fresh Lasagne with Pesto Recipe
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 9 fresh lasagne sheets; 2 cups of basil leaves; 1/2 cup of pine nuts; 2 cloves of garlic; 1/2 cup of grated Parmesan cheese; 1/2 cup of extra virgin olive oil; 1 cup of ricotta cheese; 1 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese; 1/4 cup of grated Parmesan cheese; Salt and pepper to taste

Fresh Lasagne with Pesto Recipe

Codee Everett Modified: July 16, 2024

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How To Make Fresh Lasagne with Pesto

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Preparation: 30 minutes

Cooking: 30 minutes

Total: 1 hour

Serves:

Ingredients

9 fresh lasagne sheets
2 cups of basil leaves
1/2 cup of pine nuts
2 cloves of garlic
1/2 cup of grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup of extra virgin olive oil
1 cup of ricotta cheese
1 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup of grated Parmesan cheese
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
Cook the lasagne sheets according to package instructions, then drain and set aside.
In a blender or food processor, combine the basil leaves, pine nuts, garlic, grated Parmesan cheese, and olive oil. Blend until smooth to make the pesto sauce.
In a separate bowl, mix the ricotta cheese, shredded mozzarella cheese, grated Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper.
In a baking dish, spread a thin layer of pesto sauce on the bottom.
Place three lasagne sheets on top of the sauce, then spread a layer of the ricotta mixture over the sheets.
Repeat the layers, ending with a layer of lasagne sheets on top.
Spread the remaining pesto sauce over the lasagne sheets.
Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 20 minutes.
Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, until the top is golden and bubbly.
Allow the lasagne to cool for a few minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Calories : 520kcal
Total Fat : 35g
Saturated Fat : 10g
Cholesterol : 46mg
Sodium : 390mg
Total Carbohydrates : 36g
Dietary Fiber : 4g
Sugar : 2g
Protein : 19g

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