SPINACH, ARTICHOKE, & PESTO LASAGNA
The base idea for this recipe came from a diet cookbook, but I've made a great many changes over the years. This is one of my favorite recipes, because it's very flavorful and reheats well. I usually use no-boil lasagna noodles for convenience, but have also had very good results with whole-wheat lasagna noodles boiled just to the point of being slightly "under cooked". Also, the shredded mozzarella can be replaced with pre-shredded "mixed Italian cheeses" available at most grocery stores. Finally, the Classico brand pesto tends to be very liquid, which is good for this recipe. If you can't find this brand and the pesto that you use is very thick, try mixing in a teaspoon or so of olive oil.
Provided by foxfyre
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 1h20m
Yield 9 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Lightly coat a 9" X 13" baking dish with cooking spray (or rub with olive oil).
- Thaw and only partially drain frozen spinach if using no-boil noodles. If using traditional boiled noodles, completely drain spinach.
- Blend ricotta and tofu in medium mixing bowl. Season to taste with Italian Seasoning, Basil, Garlic Powder, Parsley, Salt, and Pepper and then stir in the spinach.
- Spread a small amount of pesto on the bottom of the baking dish, and cover with four slightly overlapping lasagna noodles.
- Spread about 1/4 of the spinach, ricotta, and tofu mixture on the noodles. Top with half the artichoke hearts and half the sliced garlic.
- Add four more noodles and spread about 1/3 of the remaining pesto on them, then repeat step 6.
- Sprinkle approximately 1/3 of the shredded mozzarella on this layer.
- Add four more noodles and spread with pesto and spinach, ricotta, and tofu mixture as above.
- Add last four noodles. Spread with remaining pesto and spinach, ricotta, and tofu mixture and top with remaining shredded mozzarella.
- Cover baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for 45 minutes.
- Remove foil and bake an additional 10 - 15 minutes uncovered, until cheese is nicely melted and very slightly browned around the edges.
- Let stand 5 - 10 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 359.4, Fat 18.7, SaturatedFat 10.1, Cholesterol 55.4, Sodium 457.4, Carbohydrate 26.7, Fiber 16.8, Sugar 2.2, Protein 30
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Gabriel Quintana
[email protected]This lasagna was a disaster. It was burnt on the bottom and the noodles were mushy. I will not be making this recipe again.
Shenell Stuurman
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and my lasagna turned out dry. I think I should have added more sauce.
Cole Rieck
[email protected]This lasagna was a bit bland. I think it needed more seasoning.
Denzel Masuku
[email protected]I'm not sure I like the combination of spinach, artichoke, and pesto in this lasagna. It's a bit too strong for my taste.
Hester Burnett
[email protected]This lasagna is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort. It's a delicious and impressive dish that's perfect for a special occasion.
Horia Jii
[email protected]This lasagna is a great make-ahead meal. I made it on a Sunday and reheated it for dinner on Monday. It was just as good the second time around.
Imtiaz ahmed
[email protected]I love the combination of spinach, artichoke, and pesto in this lasagna. It's a great way to use up leftover spinach.
Shahzad Liaqat
[email protected]This lasagna is so easy to make and it's so delicious. I will definitely be making it again.
Samuel Mazuwa
[email protected]I made this lasagna for my family and they all loved it. It's a great recipe for a weeknight meal.
FLORENCE AWOJOBI
[email protected]This is the best lasagna I've ever had. The combination of spinach, artichoke, and pesto is amazing.
Prince Vai
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of spinach, but I loved this lasagna. The artichoke and pesto flavors really shine through.
Ethan Manning
[email protected]This lasagna is so delicious and flavorful. I highly recommend it!
Leonard
[email protected]I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.
Drterry John
[email protected]Yum!
AFRIDI TRANPORT
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper. I've made it several times and it's always a hit.
SK Apurbo 00 SK Apurbo 00
[email protected]I made this lasagna for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!
ACTOR TV CHANNEL
[email protected]This lasagna was so easy to make and it turned out so delicious. My family loved it!
Hirusha Salinda
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of lasagna, but this recipe changed my mind. The spinach, artichoke, and pesto combination was delicious and the lasagna was cooked perfectly. I'll definitely be making this again!
Rabina Regmi Chhetri
[email protected]This spinach artichoke pesto lasagna was a hit at my dinner party! The flavors were incredible and the presentation was beautiful. I would definitely make this again.