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Pesto polenta lasagna

Recipe Information

Description:
Pesto polenta lasagna is a delicious Italian recipe usually served as a main dish. It requires about 10 minutes of prep time and about 30 minutes of cooking time for a combined total time of 40 minutes. The overall cooking skill level is considered intermediate. This recipe will yield 8 servings if prepared as directed.
Servings 8
Preparation Time 10 Minutes
Cook Time 30 Minutes
Total Time 40 Minutes
Difficulty Intermediate
Main Ingredient Polenta; Cheese
Category Rice & Grains; Dairy
Meal Lunch; Dinner
Type Main Dish
Cuisine Italian
Cook Method Baking; Broiling
Diet

Ingredients

  • 1 18-ounce package polenta, cut into 1/4-inch thick slices

  • 1 12-ounce jar marinara sauce

  • 1/4 cup basilpesto

  • 1/4 cup pine nuts

  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

  • Nonstick cooking spray

Directions

  • Preheat an oven to 375 degrees F and coat an 11x7x2-inch baking dish with cooking spray.

  • Arrange a single layer of polenta in the bottom of dish. Cover with a thin layer of pesto. Spoon 6 ounces of sauce over the pesto. Add another layer of polenta and top with remaining 6 ounces of sauce.

  • Bake for 25 minutes, uncovered. Remove from oven and cover lasagna with cheese and pine nuts. Switch oven to broil and cook lasagna until the cheese browns and nuts are toasted.

Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories: 179 cal

  • Total fat: 9g

  • Saturated fat: 3g

  • Cholesterol: 12mg

  • Sodium: 515mg

  • Potassium: 193mg

  • Carbohydrate: 17g

  • Fiber: 2g

  • Protein: 8g