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Pesto Lasagna
Instructions
1
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2
In a saucepan over medium heat, melt butter with olive oil. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant.
3
Add pesto and mix well. Stir in heavy cream, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
4
Simmer for 2–3 minutes, then add 3/4 cup Parmesan cheese. Stir to combine and set aside.
5
In a bowl, mix ricotta, 1 cup Parmesan, 3/4 cup mozzarella, egg, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and parsley until smooth.
6
In a greased baking dish, layer in order: pesto sauce, no-boil lasagna noodles, more pesto sauce, ricotta mixture. Repeat 2–3 times.
7
Finish with pesto sauce, a generous handful of shredded mozzarella, and more Parmesan.
8
Cover with foil and bake for 40 minutes. Uncover and bake for an additional 15 minutes until bubbly and golden.
9
Let lasagna rest for 10 minutes before slicing. Top with fresh basil and extra Parmesan before serving.
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Tips & Tricks (5)
- Cream-Pesto Balance 🥒Mix your prepared pesto with heavy cream in a 1:1 ratio before layering—this prevents the pesto from becoming too concentrated and ensures it distributes evenly throughout the lasagna.
- No-Boil Noodle Hydration 💧Ensure your sauce layers are generously moistened since no-boil noodles absorb liquid during baking; underdry layers will result in crunchy, undercooked noodles.
- Fresh Basil Timing ⏱️Reserve fresh basil to sprinkle on top after baking rather than mixing into filling—this preserves its vibrant color, aroma, and delicate flavor that would be lost during cooking.
- Ricotta-Garlic Infusion 🧄Bloom your minced garlic in warm butter for 2 minutes before folding into ricotta—this mellows the garlic bite while creating a deeper, more integrated flavor throughout the cheese mixture.
- Resting Before Serving 🛑Let the baked lasagna rest for 15-20 minutes after removing from the oven before cutting—this allows the layers to set properly, preventing them from sliding apart when plated.
Recipe Facts
Diet at a Glance
Vegetarian
Low Sugar
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