Pesto Polenta Lasagna

This pesto polenta lasagna recipe is layered with marinara sauce, pesto, mozzarella cheese, and pine nuts for a beautiful (and quick!) vegetarian main dish.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 40 mins
• Calories: 179 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1 (18 ounce) package polenta, cut into 1/4 inch thick slices
• 0.25 cup pesto
• 0.25 cup pine nuts
• 0.5 (24 ounce) jar bottled marinara sauce

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

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.

Step 2

Arrange a single layer of polenta in the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Spread a thin layer of pesto over polenta. Spoon half of the sauce over polenta. Top with another layer of polenta and sauce.

Step 3

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Oil an 11x7x2-inch baking dish.