Best Pesto Polenta Lasagna Super Easy Recipes

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PESTO POLENTA LASAGNA



Pesto Polenta Lasagna image

A quick and easy meal with lots of flavor. Put together in 10 minutes.

Provided by Fiffen

Categories     Side Dish     Grain Side Dish Recipes     Polenta Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 (18 ounce) package polenta, cut into 1/4 inch thick slices
½ (24 ounce) jar bottled marinara sauce
¼ cup pesto
¼ cup pine nuts
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Oil an 11x7x2 inch baking dish.
  • Arrange a single layer of polenta in the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Spread a thin layer of pesto over the polenta. Spoon half of the sauce over the polenta. Top with another layer of polenta and sauce.
  • Bake, uncovered, for 25 minutes. Turn on the broiler. Top polenta with cheese and pine nuts, and broil until cheese browns and nuts are toasted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 179.3 calories, Carbohydrate 16.7 g, Cholesterol 12.4 mg, Fat 9.1 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 7.9 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 514.6 mg, Sugar 4.6 g

PESTO LASAGNA



Pesto Lasagna image

Provided by Aida Mollenkamp

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h

Yield 9 servings/3 cups sauce

Number Of Ingredients 10

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
1 pound fresh lasagna noodles, cooked and drained
1 cup finely grated Parmigiano-Reggiano (about 1-ounce)

Steps:

  • 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.

EASY PESTO LASAGNA ROLL-UPS



Easy Pesto Lasagna Roll-Ups image

Dinner dilemma? Don't miss this family-friendly recipe for Easy Pesto Lasagna Roll-Ups made with just six simple ingredients. I've traded the luscious layers of lasagna for their rolled counterparts and added a flavor-packed addition to the creamy ricotta: basil pesto! Are you doubting the marinara-pesto combo as much as I was? It may seem odd to incorporate two classic Italian sauces into one dish, but one forkful of these flavor-packed rolls and you'll be chiming in with your own rendition of "When two become one...." #SpiceGirls #IAmOld #AndNotHip Once the lasagna noodles are filled and rolled, they're arranged side by side in a pool of marinara sauce, then topped with even more sauce and a drizzle of pesto. A final shower of shredded mozzarella and grated Parmesan, and you are well on your way to winning dinner.

Provided by Kelly Senyei

Categories     main-dish

Time 55m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

Olive oil
Kosher salt
8 uncooked lasagna noodles
1 1/2 cups ricotta cheese
3/4 cup homemade or store-bought pesto sauce
3 1/2 cups homemade or store-bought marinara sauce
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a baking sheet with olive oil.
  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the noodles according to the package directions for al dente. Drain and arrange in a layer on the prepared baking sheet.
  • In a medium bowl, stir together the ricotta cheese with 1/2 cup of the pesto. Divide the ricotta mixture evenly among the noodles, spreading it the length of each noodle. Divide 1 cup of the marinara sauce evenly among the 8 noodles, spreading it on top of the ricotta mixture.
  • Add 1 1/2 cups of the remaining marinara sauce to the bottom of a 13-by-9-inch baking dish.
  • Roll up the lasagna noodles, then arrange them seam-side down in the baking dish. Top them with the remaining 1 cup marinara sauce and 1/4 cup pesto. Cover the baking dish securely with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
  • Remove the foil, top the roll-ups with the mozzarella cheese and continue baking, uncovered, until the cheese is melted, about 5 minutes. Remove the dish from the oven, top the lasagna roll-ups with the grated Parmesan cheese and serve.

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