Pistachio pesto lasagne

Pistachio pesto lasagne
Preparation time is 10minutes
Cook time is 40minutes
Total time is 50minutes
Serve is for 6 people
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Difficulty level: 2 out of 4

12 Ingredients

Number of servings
6
  • 1tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 garlic cloves, crushed
  • 120grams baby spinach leaves
  • 190grams basil pesto
  • 1/2 cup pistachios
  • 1 bunch basil, leaves picked
  • 375grams Woolworths smooth ricotta
  • 250grams Woolworths mascarpone
  • 1 egg
  • 250grams fresh egg lasagne sheets
  • 250grams shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 200grams fresh mozzarella cheese ball, drained

Description

Layers of pasta, melted cheese and vibrant pistachio pesto come together in this hearty and flavourful lasagne, perfect for entertaining on special occasions.

Method

Step 1 of 5

Preheat oven to 200°C/180°C fan-forced.

Step 2 of 5

Heat oil in a large deep-frying pan over medium heat. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute or until fragrant. Add spinach, in batches, and cook, stirring, for 5 minutes or until wilted. Transfer spinach mixture to a food processor with pesto, pistachio and three-quarters of the basil. Blitz to combine.

Step 3 of 5

In a large bowl, combine ricotta, mascarpone and egg. Season.

Step 4 of 5

Spread a small amount of ricotta mixture in the base of a large rectangular baking dish. Top with 2 lasagne sheets. Top with one-third of the pesto mixture, followed by one-third of the ricotta mixture and half of the shredded mozzarella. Continue layering, finishing with remaining one-third of the ricotta mixture. Tear mozzarella ball and place on top.

Step 5 of 5

Bake for 30 minutes or until lasagne sheets are tender and mozzarella is melted and beginning to brown. Top with remaining basil. Slice and serve.


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