Open Pesto Lasagne
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Open Pesto Lasagne
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Lasagne is a dish that everyone loves, and with a few adjustments, it can be made suitable for people with specific dietary needs. In this recipe, we will show you how to make a delicious Gluten-free, Lactose-free, Halal, Kosher, and Vegan Pesto Lasagne. This dish is perfect for those who love Lasagne but have dietary needs. The pesto sauce, made with fresh basil leaves, walnuts, and olive oil, provides a flavourful twist to the traditional Lasagne. The béchamel is made with dairy-free milk, cream, margarine, and Gluten-free corn flour.
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Ingredients
Serves 4
| 8 sheets | Barilla oven-ready Gluten-free Lasagne |
| 100 g | Potatoes |
| 50 g | Green beans |
For the Pesto sauce
| 60 g | Basil |
| 30 g | Walnuts |
| 1 clove | Garlic |
| 60 ml | Extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) |
| To taste | Salt |
| 5 g | Nutritional yeast |
For the béchamel sauce (1 litre)
| 750 ml | Plant-based milk |
| 250 ml | Plant-based cream |
| 50 g | Margarine |
| 50 g | Gluten-free flour (corn) |
| To taste | Grated nutmeg, salt |
Disclaimer
Individuals with allergies or specific dietary concerns should verify that the ingredients they utilize for the recipes comply with their restrictions.
Method
Step 1
Here are the four easy steps for an alternative Pesto Lasagne:
Step 2
PREPARE THE PESTO: In a blender, combine the walnuts and garlic. Add the basil and olive oil without stopping the blender. Blend until smooth, then add the nutritional yeast and salt to taste, adding more oil if necessary.
- Walnuts
- garlic
- basil leaves
- extra virgin olive oil (EVOO)
- nutritional yeast
- salt
Step 3
Peel and cube the potatoes. Clean the green beans and cut into small pieces. Cook the potatoes and beans together in boiling water until al dente, then drain.
- Potatoes
- green beans
Step 4
Prepare the béchamel: Melt the margarine in a heavy-bottomed pan, add the Gluten-free corn flour and whisk them together for 3-4 minutes over low heat, until smooth. Heat the vegetable milk in a separate pan, then pour it into the roux in a slow stream. Adjust the salt, season with nutmeg, and continue cooking, whisking constantly to avoid the formation of lumps, until the sauce is thick and creamy. If the béchamel is too thick, add a bit of milk. If it is too thin, let it cook for a few additional minutes.
- Margarine
- Gluten-free corn flour
- vegetable milk
- salt
- nutmeg
Step 5
Preheat the oven to 170°C. To assemble the Lasagne, spread a bit of béchamel, pesto, green beans, and potatoes on the bottom of a baking dish. Cover with a layer of Lasagne sheets. Repeat this step 3 more times until you have 4 layers. Cover the last layer only with the béchamel, and the remaining nutritional yeast, and finish with some green beans and potatoes. Bake for 20-25 minutes at 170° C. Let it stand for 5 minutes before serving.
- green beans
- potatoes
- pasta sheets
- nutritional yeast
Tip
In conclusion, this alternative Pesto Lasagne is a great way to enjoy a classic Italian dish while also accommodating specific dietary needs. It is deliciously satisfying and perfect for a cosy dinner at home.