Pesto Lasagna with Bolognese and Garlic Cream

Health score
1%
Pesto Lasagna with Bolognese and Garlic Cream
72 min.
8
431kcal

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If you're looking to impress your family and friends at your next gathering, there’s no better dish than this sumptuous Pesto Lasagna with Bolognese and Garlic Cream. This delightful recipe masterfully combines the rich flavors of homemade Bolognese sauce with the vibrant freshness of basil pesto, resulting in a truly unforgettable meal that’s as hearty as it is delicious. With layers of creamy goodness and perfectly cooked noodles, it's bound to be a hit at any dinner table.

The comforting aroma of garlic and basil wafting through your kitchen will whet everyone’s appetite as the lasagna bakes to perfection. Not only is this dish a feast for the senses, but it's also a great way to incorporate leafy greens into a beloved classic, making it both nutritious and satisfying. With a calorie count of just 431 per serving, you can indulge without feeling guilty.

This lasagna is perfect for a cozy family dinner or even as a show-stopping appetizer for special occasions. Best of all, it can easily serve up to eight people, making it ideal for entertaining. So gather your ingredients, roll up your sleeves, and get ready to create a culinary masterpiece that will leave everyone asking for seconds!

Ingredients

  • 0.3 cup asiago cheese shredded
  • cups basil leaves 
  • 0.5 teaspoon pepper black
  • tablespoons butter 
  • tablespoons olive oil extravirgin
  • 2.5 tablespoons flour all-purpose
  • large garlic cloves peeled halved
  • large garlic cloves minced
  • cups bolognese sauce 
  • cups milk 1% low-fat
  • ounce precooked no-boil lasagna noodles (12 noodles)
  • 0.8 teaspoon salt 

Equipment

  • food processor
  • sauce pan
  • oven
  • whisk
  • baking pan
  • aluminum foil

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 35
  2. Combine basil and 4 garlic cloves in a food processor; process until finely chopped. With processor on, slowly pour oil through food chute; process until well blended.
  3. Add Asiago; pulse 2 to 3 times until blended. Set pesto aside.
  4. Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
  5. Add minced garlic; saut 1 minute.
  6. Add flour, and cook 2 minutes, stirring constantly with a whisk. Gradually add milk, stirring with a whisk until blended. Cook 6 minutes or until slightly thick, stirring constantly with a whisk.
  7. Remove from heat. Stir in salt and pepper.
  8. Spread 1 cup Bolognese Sauce in bottom of a 13 x 9- inch baking dish coated with cooking spray. Top with 4 noodles; spread about 2 tablespoons pesto over noodles.
  9. Spread 2 cups Bolognese Sauce over pesto; drizzle with 1/2 cup white sauce. Repeat layers; top with remaining 4 noodles. Top with remaining pesto, Bolognese sauce, and white sauce.
  10. Cover tightly with foil; bake at 350 for 1 hour or until thoroughly heated and noodles are tender.
  11. Let stand 5 minutes.
  12. Cut into 8 equal portions.

Nutrition Facts

Calories431kcal
Protein8.73%
Fat18.4%
Carbs72.87%

Properties

Glycemic Index
39.25
Glycemic Load
1.74
Inflammation Score
-4
Nutrition Score
6.0430434994076%

Flavonoids

Kaempferol
0.01mg
Myricetin
0.06mg
Quercetin
0.07mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:431.28kcal
21.56%
Fat:8.74g
13.45%
Saturated Fat:3.31g
20.7%
Carbohydrates:77.94g
25.98%
Net Carbohydrates:76.66g
27.88%
Sugar:44.52g
49.47%
Cholesterol:25.96mg
8.65%
Sodium:2460.59mg
106.98%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:9.34g
18.67%
Vitamin K:27.66µg
26.34%
Calcium:143mg
14.3%
Vitamin A:553.17IU
11.06%
Phosphorus:102.35mg
10.24%
Manganese:0.17mg
8.33%
Vitamin B2:0.12mg
6.95%
Vitamin B12:0.42µg
6.93%
Potassium:203.81mg
5.82%
Fiber:1.28g
5.13%
Selenium:3.56µg
5.09%
Vitamin B6:0.1mg
4.82%
Vitamin D:0.67µg
4.47%
Vitamin E:0.66mg
4.4%
Vitamin B1:0.06mg
4.23%
Magnesium:14.5mg
3.62%
Zinc:0.48mg
3.21%
Vitamin B5:0.28mg
2.83%
Vitamin C:2.25mg
2.73%
Folate:10.08µg
2.52%
Iron:0.43mg
2.4%
Copper:0.04mg
2.07%
Vitamin B3:0.3mg
1.5%
Source:My Recipes