Vegetarian-Blue Cheese-Pesto-Lasagna!

May 10, 2023May 10, 20230 13
Vegetarian Blue Cheese Pesto Lasagna Recipe
in Pasta

Prep

20 min

Cook

45 min

Ready In

65 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 medium onion ( chopped fine )
4 -5 minced fresh garlic cloves ( more if you want )
185 g green pesto sauce
1/3 cup blue cheese
6 -8 mushrooms ( chopped )
1 medium courgette ( chopped )
1 red pepper ( chopped )
1 green pepper ( chopped )
1 small head broccoli ( chopped )
4 cups chopped tomatoes
1/2 cup sweet corn
1/3 cup grated cheddar cheese ( for topping )
5 tablespoons capers
5 tablespoons sun-dried tomatoes ( chopped )
5 tablespoons pitted olives ( chopped )
200 g lasagna sheets

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6
Calories
551
Sugar
11g
Fat
25g
This vegetarian lasagna is a twist on the classic Italian dish. The blue cheese and pesto sauce give it a unique flavor that will impress even the most dedicated meat-eaters. It is perfect for a family dinner or a meal with friends. The best thing about this recipe is that it can be made in advance, so you can enjoy a stress-free mealtime. Serve it up with a side salad and some garlic bread, and you have a perfect comfort meal that will hit the spot. This lasagna is sure to become a family favorite.

Instructions

1.Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
2.In a large pan, fry the onion and garlic until soft. Add the green pesto sauce and blue cheese and cook for a few minutes until the cheese has melted. Set aside.
3.In the same pan, sauté the mushrooms, courgette, peppers, and broccoli. Add the chopped tomatoes, sweet corn, capers, sun-dried tomatoes, and pitted olives. Cook for around 10 minutes until the vegetables are soft.
4.In a baking dish, spread a small layer of the vegetable sauce, then place a layer of lasagna sheets. Repeat until all of the sauce and lasagna sheets are used up.
5.Sprinkle grated cheddar cheese on top.
6.Cover with foil and bake in the oven for 25 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for a further 10-15 minutes until golden brown and bubbling.

PROS

This lasagna is packed full of vegetables, perfect for veggie lovers.

The blue cheese adds a unique flavor to the pesto sauce.

It can be made in advance and reheated for a quick and easy meal.

CONS

The cheese and pesto sauce are high in fat, so it is not the healthiest meal.

Some people may not enjoy the strong flavor of blue cheese.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This lasagna is an excellent source of vitamins and minerals as it is packed full of vegetables.
Broccoli is a good source of fiber and vitamin C, and tomatoes contain lycopene, which can help reduce the risk of heart disease and cancer.
The pesto sauce is high in monounsaturated fats, which can help lower cholesterol levels.

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