Pesto Lasagna Recipe

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Brief

Prep 35 mins

Cook: 45 mins

Additional: 10 mins

Total: 1hr30 mins

Servings: 8

Yield: 8 servings

Pesto Lasagna Recipe

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

½ teaspoon salt

¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg

2 cups mozzarella cheese

shredded

9 ounces Alfredo-style pasta sauce

¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Italian Chickpea Bread

World Cuisine

Directions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 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.

Step 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.

Step 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.

Step 5

Cover with foil and bake in a preheated oven for 45 to 55 minutes.

Nutritional Information

Pesto Lasagna Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:8

Calories: 711.7

% Daily Value *

Protein: 36.6g 73%

Carbohydrates: 53.7g 17%

Dietary Fiber: 4.4g 18%

Sugars: 4.4g

Fat: 40.4g 62%

Saturated Fat: 16.3g 82%

Cholesterol: 97.6mg 33%

Vitamin A Iu: 7397.4IU 148%

Niacin Equivalents: 8.6mg 66%

Vitamin B6: 0.3mg 16%

Vitamin C: 5.5mg 9%

Folate: 219.4mcg 55%

Calcium: 813.6mg 81%

Iron: 4.3mg 24%

Magnesium: 107.1mg 38%

Potassium: 559.1mg 16%

Sodium: 1071.3mg 43%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 8%

Calories From Fat: 363.8

*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.