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Pesto Bolognese Lasagna

A delicious twist on traditional lasagna, combining rich Bolognese sauce with fresh basil pesto and layers of pasta and cheese.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 650
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Bolognese Sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Olive oil For sautéing
  • 1 medium Onion Chopped
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 1 pound Ground beef Or ground turkey
  • 1 can Crushed tomatoes 28 oz
  • 2 tablespoons Tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon Salt To taste
  • 1 teaspoon Black pepper To taste
Pesto
  • 2 cups Fresh basil leaves
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese Grated
  • 1/2 cup Olive oil
  • 1/3 cup Pine nuts Toasted
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt
Lasagna Assembly
  • 9 sheets Lasagna noodles No-boil or regular
  • 2 cups Ricotta cheese
  • 2 cups Mozzarella cheese Shredded
  • 1 egg Large Beaten
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese Grated for topping

Method
 

Prepare Bolognese Sauce
  1. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add chopped onion and minced garlic, sauté until soft.
  2. Add ground beef to the skillet, cook until browned. Drain excess fat.
  3. Stir in crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, oregano, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 20 minutes.
Make Pesto
  1. In a food processor, combine basil, Parmesan cheese, olive oil, pine nuts, garlic, and salt. Blend until smooth.
Assemble Lasagna
  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta cheese, beaten egg, and a pinch of salt.
  3. Spread a layer of Bolognese sauce in the bottom of a baking dish. Layer with lasagna noodles, ricotta mixture, pesto, and mozzarella cheese. Repeat layers, finishing with Bolognese sauce and mozzarella on top.
  4. Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese on top. Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
  5. Remove foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden.
Serve
  1. Let the lasagna rest for 10 minutes before slicing. Serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 650kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 35gFat: 35gSaturated Fat: 10gFiber: 3gSugar: 6g

Notes

Feel free to add vegetables like spinach or mushrooms to the Bolognese sauce for extra nutrition.

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