Easy pesto lasagne

Health score
52%
Easy pesto lasagne
55 min.
4
1363kcal

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If you're looking for a delightful twist on a classic lasagne, our Easy Pesto Lasagne is sure to impress! This flavorful dish combines the richness of mascarpone cheese with the vibrant taste of pesto, creating a creamy and aromatic experience that will elevate your lunch or dinner. Every bite is a delightful blend of savory herbs and lush greens, thanks to the addition of spinach and peas, making it not only delicious but also a more nutritious option for your meals.

The simplicity of the ingredients allows the fresh flavors to shine through, while the layering of lasagne sheets adds a comforting texture to the dish. Perfect for gatherings or family dinners, this lasagne can serve four hungry individuals, making it an ideal choice for sharing. Plus, it only takes about 55 minutes from start to finish, which means you can spend less time in the kitchen and more time enjoying the company of loved ones.

Topped with a sprinkle of golden Parmesan and crunchy pine nuts, your Easy Pesto Lasagne will not only taste fantastic, but it will also look beautiful on the table. For an extra touch, serve with a fresh green salad to balance out the richness of the cheese and pesto. Get ready to impress your family and friends with this easy-to-make yet delightfully indulgent dish!

Ingredients

  • 190 pesto 
  • 500 mascarpone cheese 
  • 200 pkt spinach roughly chopped
  • 250 pea frozen
  • small pack basil chopped
  • small pack mint chopped
  • 12  lasagne sheets fresh
  • tablespoon milk 
  • 85 parmesan grated (or vegetarian alternative)
  • 50 pinenuts 

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • oven
  • baking pan

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 180C/160C fan/gas
  2. Place the pesto, half the mascarpone and 250ml water (or vegetable stock if you have some) in a pan.
  3. Heat and mix until smooth and bubbling.
  4. Add the spinach and peas and cook for a few more mins until the spinach has wilted and the peas thawed.
  5. Add the herbs and season.
  6. Place a third of the pesto mixture into a baking dish roughly 18 x 25cm. Top with 4 lasagne sheets, then repeat with 2 more layers of sauce and lasagne sheets, finishing with a layer of pasta.
  7. Mix enough milk into the remaining mascarpone to make a white sauce consistency, season, then pour over the top.
  8. Sprinkle with the Parmesan and pine nuts.
  9. Bake for 35-40 mins until golden brown on top and bubbling around the edges. Scatter over the reserved basil leaves and serve with a green salad, if you like.

Nutrition Facts

Calories1363kcal
Protein12.08%
Fat60.63%
Carbs27.29%

Properties

Glycemic Index
52
Glycemic Load
4.14
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
41.005652406941%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.08mg
Hesperetin
0.03mg
Apigenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
0.4mg
Kaempferol
3.19mg
Myricetin
0.17mg
Quercetin
1.99mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:1363.08kcal
68.15%
Fat:91.41g
140.63%
Saturated Fat:42.74g
267.13%
Carbohydrates:92.59g
30.86%
Net Carbohydrates:86.18g
31.34%
Sugar:4.59g
5.1%
Cholesterol:235.68mg
78.56%
Sodium:929.82mg
40.43%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:40.99g
81.97%
Vitamin K:250.09µg
238.18%
Vitamin A:7656.25IU
153.13%
Manganese:2.54mg
127.17%
Folate:454.85µg
113.71%
Vitamin B1:1.11mg
73.98%
Calcium:593.87mg
59.39%
Phosphorus:550.76mg
55.08%
Vitamin B2:0.79mg
46.29%
Iron:8.3mg
46.12%
Magnesium:172.02mg
43.01%
Copper:0.69mg
34.64%
Vitamin B3:5.51mg
27.54%
Zinc:4.02mg
26.79%
Fiber:6.41g
25.63%
Potassium:779.81mg
22.28%
Vitamin C:14.5mg
17.57%
Vitamin E:2.41mg
16.04%
Vitamin B6:0.31mg
15.55%
Vitamin B5:1.11mg
11.14%
Vitamin B12:0.67µg
11.1%
Selenium:7µg
10%