Photo: Pesto Lasagna Recipe
Ingredients
For the pesto:
- 4 cups basil leaves, loosely packed, washed and tough stems trimmed and roughly torn
- 2 cups finely grated Parmigiano-Reggiano (about 2 ounces)
- 1 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/3 cup toasted pine nuts
- 8 medium garlic cloves, peeled
- 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
For the lasagna:
- 1 pound fresh lasagna noodles, cooked and drained
- 1 cup finely grated Parmigiano-Reggiano (about 1-ounce)
Directions
For the pesto: Combine half pesto ingredients in a blender or food processor, and process until evenly combined, about 1 minute. Add remaining ingredients and process until evenly blended, about 1 more minute. Taste and adjust seasoning, as desired.
For the lasagna: Heat oven to 375 degrees F and arrange rack in upper third.
Meanwhile, alternatively layer a scant 1/4 cup pesto and 1 sheet of fresh lasagna noodles in an 8 by 8-inch baking dish, trimming noodles, as needed, to fit. There should be about 10 to 12 layers. Top lasagna with cheese and bake until bubbly around edges and cheese is melted, about 20 to 25 minutes. Let sit at least 20 minutes before serving.
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By baltimorerain
on June 09, 2012
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I tried this with the no cook lasagna noodles and it was a disaster! Not enough moisture for the noodles to cook properly. My second attempt I used regular noodles, 2 batches of basil leaves and maybe half the amount of olive oil and it was delicious. Easy and quick to make!
By lopezdaisy
Clarksville, TN
on March 12, 2012
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I love this recipe! I used the no boil noodles as well... but did not have a problem with the consistency. It was so delicious! I could not believe how easy it was to make.
By rehegart_9854720
Arlington , VA
on January 02, 2012
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Love love love this recipe! It made my house smell so good! I couldn't get enough and I can't wait to make it again. The only thing I did differently was use no-cook pasta noodles instead of fresh, so the noodles definitely were undercooked and a little chewy. Next time I'll either make my own or add some cooking time to make sure the noodles cook all the way. The rest of the flavors were great though.
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