Quick And Easy Pesto Polenta Lasagna Recipes

PESTO POLENTA LASAGNA--SUPER EASY!

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
• Oil an 11x7x2 inch baking dish.
• Arrange a single layer of polenta in the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
• Spread a thin layer of pesto over the polenta.
• Spoon half of the sauce over the polenta.
• Top with another layer of polenta and sauce.
• Bake, uncovered, for 25 minutes.
• Turn on the broiler.
• Top polenta with cheese and pine nuts, and broil until cheese browns and nuts are toasted.

QUICK POLENTA LASAGNA

Steps:

• heat oven to 400°F Coat an 8-cup casserole dish with cooking spray.
• Slice each tube of polenta into 9 rounds. Arrange 9 rounds in a single layer over the bottom of the baking dish. Set aside.
• In a medium bowl, mix together ricotta cheese, 1 cup of the mozzarella, garlic powder, pepper and egg. Spread mixture in an even layer over polenta.
• In a small bowl, mix together pasta sauce, and chopped sausage. Spread half of the mixture over cheese. Arrange remaining 9 rounds of polenta in a single layer over sauce, then top with remaining sauce.
• Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and remaining 1 cup mozzarella cheese over sauce. Spray a sheet of foil with cooking spray, then use it to cover lasagna and bake for 20 minutes.
• Remove foil, and bake for another 15 minutes, or until cheese is lightly browned. let stand for 5 minutes before serving.

EASY PESTO LASAGNA ROLL-UPS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a baking sheet with olive oil.
• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the noodles according to the package directions for al dente. Drain and arrange in a layer on the prepared baking sheet.
• In a medium bowl, stir together the ricotta cheese with 1/2 cup of the pesto. Divide the ricotta mixture evenly among the noodles, spreading it the length of each noodle. Divide 1 cup of the marinara sauce evenly among the 8 noodles, spreading it on top of the ricotta mixture.
• Add 1 1/2 cups of the remaining marinara sauce to the bottom of a 13-by-9-inch baking dish.
• Roll up the lasagna noodles, then arrange them seam-side down in the baking dish. Top them with the remaining 1 cup marinara sauce and 1/4 cup pesto. Cover the baking dish securely with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
• Remove the foil, top the roll-ups with the mozzarella cheese and continue baking, uncovered, until the cheese is melted, about 5 minutes. Remove the dish from the oven, top the lasagna roll-ups with the grated Parmesan cheese and serve.