Pesto Lasagna

Name: Pesto Lasagna
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 55 min
Total time: 1 h 20 min
Yield: 6 squares
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: No-boil lasagna noodles; 1 cup mozzarella cheese; Parmesan cheese; Fresh basil; 2 tablespoons butter; dash olive oil; 3 cloves garlic; 1.5 cups prepared pesto; 1 cup heavy cream; 1 tsp salt; 1 tsp black pepper; 1 tsp garlic powder; 1 tsp onion powder; 0.75 cup Parmesan cheese; 16 ounces ricotta cheese; 1 cup Parmesan cheese; 0.75 cup mozzarella cheese; 1 egg; 1 tsp salt; 1 tsp black pepper; 1 tsp garlic powder; 1 tsp onion powder; 1 tsp dried parsley

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This Pesto Lasagna is a rich, cheesy twist on the Italian classic—perfect for pesto lovers. A creamy garlic pesto sauce is layered between no-boil lasagna noodles and a ricotta cheese mixture loaded with Parmesan, mozzarella, and fresh herbs. Topped with a final layer of mozzarella and Parmesan, then baked to golden perfection, it’s a comfort dish that feels both fresh and indulgent.

Pesto Lasagna

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Ingredients

Pesto Sauce

Ricotta Mixture

Instructions

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Step 1
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
Step 2
In a saucepan over medium heat, melt butter with olive oil. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant.
Step 3
Add pesto and mix well. Stir in heavy cream, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
Step 4
Simmer for 2–3 minutes, then add 3/4 cup Parmesan cheese. Stir to combine and set aside.
Step 5
In a bowl, mix ricotta, 1 cup Parmesan, 3/4 cup mozzarella, egg, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and parsley until smooth.
Step 6
In a greased baking dish, layer in order: pesto sauce, no-boil lasagna noodles, more pesto sauce, ricotta mixture. Repeat 2–3 times.
Step 7
Finish with pesto sauce, a generous handful of shredded mozzarella, and more Parmesan.
Step 8
Cover with foil and bake for 40 minutes. Uncover and bake for an additional 15 minutes until bubbly and golden.
Step 9
Let lasagna rest for 10 minutes before slicing. Top with fresh basil and extra Parmesan before serving.

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