Pesto Lasagna

Name: Pesto Lasagna
Prep time: 35 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 90 min
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; 0.5 teaspoon salt; 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper; 0.25 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded; 9 ounces Alfredo-style pasta sauce; 0.25 cup grated Parmesan cheese

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Scrumptious lasagna with basil pesto, spinach and plenty of bubbly cheese.

Recipe by JAMON0126

Updated on August 25, 2022

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Prep Time:

35 mins

Cook Time:

45 mins

Additional Time:

10 mins

Total Time:

1 hr 30 mins

Servings:

8

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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

Directions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
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.
In large skillet over medium heat, sauté onion in olive oil until tender. Stir in spinach; remove from heat and stir in pesto.
In a large bowl mix ricotta cheese, egg, salt, pepper, and nutmeg.
In a 3-quart greased baking dish, layer noodles then spinach mixture, followed by ricotta mixture. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese. Repeat the layers ending with noodles on top. Spread Alfredo sauce on top of noodles and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
Cover with foil and bake in the preheated oven for 45 to 55 minutes.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

712	Calories
40g	Fat
54g	Carbs
37g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 712
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 40g	52%
Saturated Fat 16g	82%
Cholesterol 98mg	33%
Sodium 1071mg	47%
Total Carbohydrate 54g	20%
Dietary Fiber 4g	16%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 37g
Vitamin C 6mg	28%
Calcium 814mg	63%
Iron 4mg	24%
Potassium 559mg	12%

* 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.