Pesto Lasagna
- 4 cups basil leaves, loosely packed, washed and tough stems trimmed and roughly torn
- 2 cups finely grated Parmigiano-Reggiano (about 2 ounces)
- 1 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/3 cup toasted pine nuts
- 8 medium garlic cloves, peeled
- 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 pound fresh lasagna noodles, cooked and drained
- 1 cup finely grated Parmigiano-Reggiano (about 1-ounce)
- For the pesto: Combine half pesto ingredients in a blender or food processor, and process until evenly combined, about 1 minute.
- Add remaining ingredients and process until evenly blended, about 1 more minute.
- Taste and adjust seasoning, as desired.
- For the lasagna: Heat oven to 375 degrees F and arrange rack in upper third.
- Meanwhile, alternatively layer a scant 1/4 cup pesto and 1 sheet of fresh lasagna noodles in an 8 by 8-inch baking dish, trimming noodles, as needed, to fit.
- There should be about 10 to 12 layers.
- Top lasagna with cheese and bake until bubbly around edges and cheese is melted, about 20 to 25 minutes.
- Let sit at least 20 minutes before serving.
basil, extravirgin olive oil, heavy cream, nuts, garlic, freshly squeezed lemon juice, kosher salt, lasagna noodles
Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/aida-mollenkamp/pesto-lasagna-recipe.html (may not work)