Liz's Pesto Lasagna

Elevate your lasagna game with Liz's Pesto Lasagna—an irresistible twist on the classic comfort food. This creamy, cheesy masterpiece combines layers of tender lasagna noodles, a vibrant pesto sauce, fresh spinach, and a luscious ricotta and mozzarella cheese mixture with a touch of Parmesan for extra depth. Perfectly baked to golden, bubbling perfection, this recipe offers the ultimate balance of rich flavors and freshness. With just 25 minutes of prep and 45 minutes of baking, it’s an easy yet impressive dinner option for any pasta lover. Whether you’re hosting a crowd or feeding the family, this pesto lasagna is guaranteed to be a show-stopping centerpiece! Keywords: pesto lasagna, easy lasagna recipe, vegetarian lasagna, cheesy pesto pasta, spinach lasagna.

Nutriscore Rating: 55/100

Prep Time:25 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:70 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 12 sheets lasagna noodles
• 2 cups pesto sauce
• 2 cups ricotta cheese
• 3 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
• 1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
• 4 cups fresh spinach
• 1 large egg
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with olive oil.

Step 2

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the lasagna noodles according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and arrange the noodles on a flat surface to prevent sticking.

Step 3

In a medium bowl, combine ricotta cheese, 1 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese, the grated Parmesan cheese, the egg, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.

Step 4

Spread 1/2 cup of pesto sauce evenly across the bottom of the prepared baking dish.

Step 5

Place 3-4 lasagna noodles over the pesto sauce, overlapping slightly.

Step 6

Spread 1/3 of the ricotta mixture over the noodles. Top with 1/3 of the fresh spinach, 1/2 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese, and 1/2 cup of pesto sauce.

Step 7

Repeat the layering process (noodles, ricotta mixture, spinach, mozzarella, and pesto) two more times, ending with a final layer of noodles and the remaining mozzarella cheese sprinkled generously on top.

Step 8

Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil, ensuring it doesn't touch the cheese. Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.

Step 9

Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until the cheese is golden and bubbling.

Step 10

Let the lasagna rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving. Enjoy your delicious Liz's Pesto Lasagna!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2289.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	7680.0

Total Fat 484.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 147.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 55.0g
Cholesterol 947.0mg	0%
Sodium 11587.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 580.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 32.3g	0%
Total Sugars 34.9g
Protein 297.2g	0%

Vitamin D 74.2IU	0%
Calcium 6623.1mg	0%
Iron 42.3mg	0%
Potassium 3040.0mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 55.4%

Protein: 15.1%

Carbs: 29.5%