


White Pesto Lasagna
Layers of creamy white sauce, basil pesto, mozzarella, and tender First Street Lasagna Noodles come together in this comforting baked pasta that's perfect for family dinners or entertaining.
Recipe - 522 - Montebello

White Pesto Lasagna
Prep Time25 Minutes
Servings10
Cook Time1 Minutes
Ingredients
1 package First Street Lasagna Noodles (16 oz)
15 oz ricotta cheese
2 cups Alfredo sauce
½ cup prepared basil pesto
3 cups Low-Moisture Mozzarella Cheese, shredded
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 large egg
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
Fresh basil, for garnish
Directions
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- Cook the First Street Lasagna Noodles according to the package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, pesto, Parmesan cheese, egg, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper until well mixed.
- Spread a thin layer of Alfredo sauce on the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
- Arrange a layer of cooked First Street Lasagna Noodles over the sauce.
- Spread a portion of the ricotta mixture over the noodles, then top with shredded mozzarella cheese and a spoonful of Alfredo sauce.
- Repeat the layers until all ingredients have been used, finishing with Alfredo sauce and the remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
- Cover the dish with foil and bake for 40 minutes.
- Remove the foil and continue baking for 15–20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and lightly golden.
- Let the lasagna rest for 10–15 minutes before slicing.
- Garnish with fresh basil before serving.
25 minutes
Prep Time
1 minutes
Cook Time
10
Servings
Directions
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- Cook the First Street Lasagna Noodles according to the package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, pesto, Parmesan cheese, egg, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper until well mixed.
- Spread a thin layer of Alfredo sauce on the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
- Arrange a layer of cooked First Street Lasagna Noodles over the sauce.
- Spread a portion of the ricotta mixture over the noodles, then top with shredded mozzarella cheese and a spoonful of Alfredo sauce.
- Repeat the layers until all ingredients have been used, finishing with Alfredo sauce and the remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
- Cover the dish with foil and bake for 40 minutes.
- Remove the foil and continue baking for 15–20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and lightly golden.
- Let the lasagna rest for 10–15 minutes before slicing.
- Garnish with fresh basil before serving.