How many calories are in Pesto Lasagna?
Pesto Lasagna has about 564 calories per serving based on the current ingredient list and serving size on this page.
Pesto Lasagna is a Dinner international recipe with 564 calories per serving, nutrition details, and step-by-step preparation guidance.
Calories
564 kcal
Total Time
45 min
Servings
4
Protein
15 g
About This Recipe
Pesto Lasagna is a dinner recipe with broad, cross-cultural appeal rather than roots in a single national cuisine. Dishes like this travel easily between kitchens and regions, picking up local ingredients and techniques along the way, which is why you will find so many variations built around lasagna noodles, mozzarella cheese, and parmesan cheese.
Like most enduring dinner recipes, this one is less about a rigid formula and more about balance. The version on this page is written for 4 servings and lands at roughly 564 calories each, so you can see exactly how it fits your day before you start cooking.
Plan for about 45 minutes from start to finish. The steps below keep the method approachable for a home cook while staying close to the flavors that make Pesto Lasagna worth coming back to.
Ingredients
Instructions
For the white sauce: Melt the butter in a pan, add the flour and stir with a wooden spoon. Cook for a few minutes.
Gradually add the warm milk, stirring constantly until desired thickness. Season with nutmeg and salt.
For the dough: You can assemble the lasagna with the raw dough (which takes longer to bake) or place the lasagna sheets one by one in boiling water for 3 minutes.
Once cooked, place in a bowl of cold water and then dry.
To make the pesto: Blend the previously washed basil and parsley leaves with the oil and garlic until you have a paste. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
To assemble: Place in a bowl a little white sauce on the base. Next, add a sheet, white sauce, grated mozzarella, Parmesan cheese and pesto.
Repeat the process until the dough is finished. Top with the remaining cheese.
Bake at 356 °F (180 °C) for 30 minutes if using raw dough. If using cooked dough, bake until the cheese melts.
Once done, serve hot.
Nutrition Snapshot
Forkd Score · Limited
This recipe is lighter on nutrient density relative to its per-serving calories.
Calories
564
Protein
15g
Carbs
28.2g
Fat
24.7g
Fiber
1.6g
Micronutrients
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Vegetarian
Yes
Vegan
No
Gluten Free
No
Dairy Free
No
Allergens
Meal Prep and Storage
Pesto Lasagna can usually be portioned into airtight containers and refrigerated for 2 to 4 days depending on the ingredients used.
Frequently Asked Questions
Pesto Lasagna has about 564 calories per serving based on the current ingredient list and serving size on this page.
Pesto Lasagna takes about 45 minutes from start to finish. That is roughly about 45 minutes of prep. Actual times vary with your equipment and how much you prep in advance.
Most ingredients in Pesto Lasagna can be swapped for what you have on hand. Keep substitutions in the same role, trade one vegetable for another, one starch for another, or a protein for a similar protein, so cooking times and texture stay close. For dietary needs you can swap Lasagna Noodles for a gluten-free equivalent and use a plant-based version of Mozzarella Cheese. Larger swaps will shift the calories and macros shown on this page.
Pesto Lasagna can usually be portioned into airtight containers and refrigerated for 2 to 4 days depending on the ingredients used. Let it cool before sealing, and keep it refrigerated rather than at room temperature.
Yes, Pesto Lasagna generally freezes well. Cool it completely, portion it into airtight freezer-safe containers, and freeze for up to 2 to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.
Reheat Pesto Lasagna gently until it is piping hot throughout. The microwave is quickest for single portions, while the stovetop or oven keeps the texture closer to fresh. Add a splash of water or oil if it looks dry.
Yes. Pesto Lasagna is written for 4 servings, and you can multiply or divide every ingredient by the same factor to scale it. Keep the ratios identical and check for doneness rather than watching the clock, since cooking times change only slightly. The calories and macros above are per serving, so they stay the same when you scale evenly.
A large skillet, saucepan, or sheet pan works well for Pesto Lasagna. Pick one big enough to hold the ingredients in a single layer so everything cooks evenly instead of steaming.
Pesto Lasagna is done when the ingredients are tender and heated through and the flavors have come together. Taste toward the end of cooking and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Yes. Pesto Lasagna is suitable for vegetarians as written.
Pesto Lasagna is not reliably gluten-free as written because it includes Lasagna Noodles. You can often adapt it with gluten-free swaps if needed.
Yes. This recipe includes Milk, Tree Nut, and Gluten. Always review ingredient labels if you are cooking for an allergy-sensitive household.
Pesto Lasagna can usually be portioned into airtight containers and refrigerated for 2 to 4 days depending on the ingredients used.
To make Pesto Lasagna higher in protein, add a lean protein source or swap part of the starch for a higher-protein ingredient. To lower calories, reduce calorie-dense toppings or oils while keeping the core ingredients the same.
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