Name: Pesto Lasagna Traditional
Prep time: 35 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 9 Sheets Barilla® Oven-Ready Lasagna; 1 Medium potato; 1 Cup green beans; For the Pesto sauce; 4 Cups basil leaves; 2.5 Tbs pine nuts; 4 Tbs Parmigiano cheese, grated; 2.5 Tbs g Romano cheese, grated; 1 Clove of garlic; 4 Tbs EVOO; For the béchamel; 2 1/5 cups milk; 2 Tbs butter; 3 Tbs all-purpose flour; TIP Salt, to taste

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Pesto Lasagna Traditional

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Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Lasagna is a dish loved by many and has many variations. This lasagna recipe parts from tradition and uses a homemade Pesto sauce. Only four steps - this easy lasagna recipe uses vegetables and fresh herbs to make a delicious pasta recipe that is perfect for any party or gathering. Here are the five easy steps to cook a delicious Pesto lasagna:

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Ingredients

4 servings

9Sheets Barilla^® Oven-Ready Lasagna

1Medium potato

1Cup green beans

For the Pesto sauce

4Cups basil leaves

2.5Tbs pine nuts

4Tbs Parmigiano cheese, grated

2.5Tbs g Romano cheese, grated

1Clove of garlic

4Tbs EVOO

For the béchamel

21/5 cups milk

2Tbs butter

3Tbs all-purpose flour

TIPSalt, to taste

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

Blend the pine nuts and garlic in a blender. Add the basil leaves (washed and dried) and EVOO without turning off the blender. Add half of the grated Parmigiano cheese (25 g) , the Pecorino cheese and adjust the density by adding more oil if necessary.

Pine nutsgarlicBasil leavesextra virgin olive oilGrated Parmigiano cheesePecorino cheese

Step 2

Peel and cut the potatoes into cubes, clean the green beans and cut them into pieces also. Boil the potatoes and green beans in boiling water to al dente and drain.

Step 3

Melt the butter in a pan on a medium heat. Add the flour and whisk constantly in order to avoid lumps. Pour in the milk, previously heated,. Bring to a boil for a few minutes and adjust salt.

Step 4

To make the lasagna, place a bit of béchamel, pesto, green beans and potatoes on the bottom of a baking dish and cover with the pasta sheets. Repeat 3 more times until you have 4 layers. Cover the last layer only with the béchamel, the remaining Parmigiano cheese. and some green beans and potatoes on top. Bake for 20-25 minutes at 325° F. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.

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Suggestion

This recipe for Pesto Lasagna is a fantastic example of how to combine traditional Italian ingredients with a modern twist. With homemade lasagna and pesto sauce, this dish is sure to impress your family and friends. It's perfect for veggie lovers and it can be made quickly. Give it a try, and you won't be disappointed!

Pesto Lasagna Traditional