Pesto Lasagna

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I hope you’re sitting down.

Because the dish I’m going to share with you tonight is one that dreams are made of.

Pesto Lasagna by BeautyBeyondBones #glutenfree #vegan #vegetarian #food #edrecovery

I’m not kidding. This was my most requested and most popular dinner recipe from back in my non-Specific-Carb-Diet days.

Feast your eyes upon….

My PESTO LASAGNA.

I mean, hello. It is just begging for a close up, am I right?

This symphony of colors, textures, and flavors is a show stopping recipe. The reviews I got from people who tried this were, in a word…raving.

Not to mention…it’s gluten free, and vegan.

So go ahead. Roll up your sleeves, and make this dish. Tonight. Order your Amazon fresh delivery, (AKA: unlimited grocery delivery for 14.99 month – try it for FREE by clicking here) get the ingredients delivered and prepare to enjoy some delicious grub.

Here’s What You Need: (Serves 4)

Pesto: (Option: use store-bought)
1 cup fresh basil
1/2 cup toasted pine nuts
1-2 Tbsp EVOO
juice of 1/2 lemon
2 garlic cloves
1 Tbsp water (more or less until you get the desired consistency)
salt and pepper

Veggie Mixture/Sauce:
7 button mushrooms, sliced
1 bunch asparagus, ends cut off, and cut into half-inch pieces
1/2 yellow onion, diced
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 handfuls of spinach, chopped
1/4 cup white wine
1 can of diced tomatoes
1/2 tsp dried oregano
1/2 tsp dried basil
10 olives, sliced

9 Tinkyada Brown Rice Lasagna Noodles (or noodle of choice, Tinkyada is my fav Gluten Free brand — not sponsored) cooked per/package directions — lay out in a single layer to cool to prevent sticking

Cheese of choice — Daiya (or regular) mozzarella shreds, or Parmesan cheese

Tools:
Large stock pot
Lasagna Baking Dish
Large skillet
Food Processor
Colander
Good Chef’s Knife (This is the one I use and love)

Pesto Lasagna by BeautyBeyondBones #glutenfree #vegan #vegetarian #food #edrecovery

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

Make the pesto by combining all the ingredients in the food processor. Process until smooth, scraping the sides of the food processor several times. ((Option: Use store bought pesto. It won’t be nearly as good, but hey – sometimes you just need a shortcut!))

While you are cooking your veggies, cook the brown rice noodles (or lasagna noodle of choice) per/package directions, until al dante. Drain, rinse, and lay them in a single layer to cool.

Pesto Lasagna by BeautyBeyondBones #glutenfree #vegan #vegetarian #food #edrecovery

In a big frying pan, sautè the onions over medium-high heat in 1 Tbsp EVOO with salt, pepper, 1/2 tsp dried basil and 1/2 tsp dried oregano.

After about 5 minutes, add in the asparagus and let it cook for about 4 minutes. Then, stir in the garlic and mushrooms. Let them cook down until they release their moisture. Next, add the spinach and stir in the white wine to wilt it.

Finally, stir in the canned tomatoes and warm through, about three minutes. Then, turn off the heat, add the olives and you’re ready to start assembling the lasagna!

Spray a lasagna dish with olive oil spray, and spoon a little bit of the sauce mixture on the bottom.

Then, place a layer of noodles. Then, layer on half of your vegetable mixture, Next, another layer of noodles.

Next, take the pesto and spread it evenly over the noodles.

Then, another layer of noodles. Finally, spread the rest of the veggie mixture on top.

If you’d like, you can sprinkle a light dusting of vegan (or regular) mozzarella cheese, or Parmesan cheese on top.

Bake in a 350 degree oven for 15-20 minutes.

Holy camoley, people. This dish is slap-yo-mama good!

I mean, as Guy Fieri would say…”WELCOME TO FLAVOR TOWN!!!”

Pesto Lasagna by BeautyBeyondBones #glutenfree #vegan #vegetarian #food #edrecovery

But seriously – this dish was fantastic. The addition of the pesto to the lasagna made it wonderfully decadent. It gave it a creaminess and freshness that only homemade, fresh basil pesto can provide.

And this medley of vegetables was such a treat! Oh my gosh, was it dreamy. The asparagus gave it almost a lemony earthiness, and a slight crunch!

The tomatoes were slightly acidic, which complimented the bright basil pesto perfectly. The mushrooms were chewy and earthy, while the olives gave it a fantastic salty/briny pop!

Overall, a show stopping dish. One you can be proud to serve at any special occasion!

If you end up giving this recipe a try, let me know what you think!!

I just recently got a text from my cousin across the country that she made this for her boyfriend. As I always say….cooking is my love language! 🙂

Have an awesome evening, friends, and I’ll see ya tomorrow!!


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78 responses to “Pesto Lasagna”

  1. This definitely looks so delicious! Thank you so much for the info on Amazon. I had a
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    • Thank you Mary! Yes! I use it too and truly love the service – I wouldn’t chat about it otherwise! It’s just so convenient!! 🙂 hope you’re having a good evening 💛 Hugs and love xox

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      • Praise God that you’re home and back to normal! Will definitely be keeping you in prayer. Keep me posted on next week! Xox

  5. Wooo-weee, this looks full of flavour and delicious. I actually have some pesto leftover in a jar from an event over the weekend so will look to give this one a go. Thanks and have a bright rest of the day

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    • Thanks Indra! Ooooh gotta love solid leftovers. They make life so easy!! I hope you love it! So glad you stopped by! Hugs and love xox

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  8. Girl. I’m totally drooling on my keyboard right now.
    I recently made a lasagna using eggplant-sliced-the-long-way in lieu of actual pasta, and it turned out pretty good. But this… Looks and sounds heavenly!
    Keep cooking up great ideas!

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    • Hahaha thank you Janice!! Oooh that eggplant twist sounds delicious! Thanks for stopping by! Hugs and love xox

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    • Thanks so much John! Haha it is a little more involved than most of my recipes but I totally have faith in you!! 🙂 Hugs and love xox

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  16. Thanks for sharing this great vegan appetite making recipe, my dear friend 🙂
    Your cooking skills are amazing and show your love for cooking, dear friend – such a love is surely contagious – does not go through the eyes alone, but will also enter the spirit, as a fragrance of your love. Now I have to got to the next shop…

    Have a great day, my friend 🙂
    Didi

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    • Thanks so much Didi! That’s kind of you to say. Yeah I love making a mess in the kitchen! Hugs and love xox

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    • Haha this definitely would take care of that! Thanks Debra for stopping by! Hugs and love xox

      Reply

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