The flavorsome taste of polenta Lasagna bursting in your mouth is something that you will find unprecedented. This dish finds its roots in Italy and the addition of pesto has made it even better for everyone to try. From the flavors of lasagna to the brilliant taste and wholesome health benefits of pesto, everything within this fusion dish matches perfectly well to create a taste par excellence.
The meal is quick to make and comes with a high blend of flavors added to it. It takes around 40 minutes to get this serving of 8 people on the table. The calorie count isn’t high, so you wouldn’t have to eat it with a guilty conscious.
Health Benefits
This dish brings the flavorsome taste of lasagna and matches it up with the health benefits of pesto. This is one of the best continental fusions that offer a dose of taste and health. The whole dish contains no more than 179 calories, which makes it perfect for your body.
Ingredients
package of polenta weighing: 1
the polenta should be cut into thick slices measuring up to one quarter of an inch
jar of bottled marinara sauce, weighing: 1/2
cup of pesto: 1/4
cup of pine nuts: 1/4
full of shredded mozzarella cheese: 1 cup
How To Make Pesto Polenta Lasagna
- Preheat the oven to roughly 375 degrees and put oil into a baking dish measuring 11*7*2 inch.
- Arrange a layer of polenta right at the bottom of the baking dish that you have prepared for this purpose.
- Once the polenta has been spread at the bottom, put a layer of thin pesto over the polenta.
- Now put half of the sauce that you have over the polenta and then top with another layer of polenta.
- Once the final layer has been laid, pour the remaining sauce over it and spoon it carefully.
- Leave the concoction uncovered and bake it for 25 minutes. Now, turn on the broiler.
- Put a topping of cheese and nuts on the dish and put for broiling. Broil until the nuts are toasted and the cheese is brown.
Trivia
Lasagna is made through either rippled noodles or flat noodles. Rippled noodles are popular in southern Italy and United States, but are rarely enjoyed in Northern Italy.