This vibrant green lasagna is rich with spinach, ricotta, and a decadent pesto-enhanced sauce that will wow everyone at the table. A container of fresh pesto elevates an already easy skillet lasagna recipe, infusing it with savory and herby notes. For those opting for store-bought pesto, selecting one from the refrigerated section is recommended for a fresher, more flavorful taste.
This creamy, rich sauce melds with sauteed baby spinach and broken lasagna noodles, creating a comforting weeknight dinner entirely cooked on the stovetop. Before serving, the dish is briefly broiled to melt and brown the mozzarella cheese and lemon-infused ricotta topping. It’s a standout recipe for those seeking a pesto-forward lasagna.
Using a cast iron skillet is ideal as it retains heat and is broiler-safe. An enameled cast iron skillet also works well. If unavailable, use an ovenproof, heavy-bottomed skillet with no plastic handles for safety under the broiler. This recipe was created by Melissa Gray and promises to deliver a memorable meal.
Ingredients include olive oil, fresh baby spinach, unsalted butter, all-purpose flour, warmed whole milk, pesto, kosher salt, no-boil lasagna noodles, whole-milk ricotta cheese, grated mozzarella cheese, fresh basil leaves, and lemon zest. The preparation involves preheating the broiler, sauteing spinach, making a bechamel sauce enriched with pesto, softening noodles in the sauce, dolloping with a ricotta mixture, and broiling until the cheese is golden.
Enjoy this delightful lasagna, a unique twist blending traditional Italian cuisine with the vibrant flavors of pesto.
