This pesto lasagna recipe brings the aromas and flavors of Liguria to the layers of pasta dough of a great Sunday family classic, lasagna. Layers of basil pesto, potatoes, green beans, and pine nuts alternate in this irresistible dish, incredibly easy and convenient to prepare, even a day ahead. Simply reheat it in the oven a few minutes before serving.
Pesto lasagna is a surefire success. In this recipe, the pesto isn't paired with trofie, as is traditional Ligurian cuisine, but is used as a topping for a lasagna, which vegetarians will also appreciate as an alternative to the classic lasagna Bolognese.
Our pesto lasagna recipe is super quick and requires ready-made egg pasta. You can make the béchamel yourself in just a few minutes using a Thermomix or following the traditional recipe for this basic dish.
Pesto can also be purchased ready-made or made at home, following our Ligurian pesto recipe. If you like to experiment, here you'll find recipes for many different pesto varieties, such as walnut pesto or spinach pesto.
