Pesto Lasagna

I could eat this every day. I made 8 servings which fit well in a casserole dish. I wasn't sure if I was supposed to do the mushroom lentil filling all in one layer or not- did a layer of bechamel, noodles, half of the mushroom lentil filling, noodles, bechamel, rest of mushroom lentils, and then 2x noodle, bechamel + pesto, then the mozzarella. I looked forward to lunch and dinner each day afterward because you know leftover lasagna is where it's at! So good.

PUL Team - March 9, 2025, 9:08 p.m.

Sounds like you nailed it, Rosie 😍 So glad you enjoyed the pesto lasagna, and thanks for sharing your delicious take on it!

Really tasty! I halved the recipe as it was just a party of 2 and had leftovers for lunches. Will make again!

Very delicious turn ob the "classic" lasagna !♡♡

Amazing recipe! We took a bite and looked at each other like 👀💕. Quick to make for a lasagna too! We didnt have chili powder so we used a little bit of paprika powder and some chili flakes instead. Turned out amazing. Will be making this again and again!

PUL Team - Jan. 13, 2025, 6:31 p.m.

Aww love this, O! Thanks for welcoming us into your kitchen and sharing the love :)

This was really good. I was worried at first because I thought the Italian herbs were too strong. But once it all came together it was spot on. My daughter liked it but thought it was a tad too rich, but I think that was because I used a pre-made pesto. I didn't tho. Next time I'll make more bechamel and make it saucier. Another great recipe!

PUL Team - Oct. 18, 2024, 1:43 p.m.

Yay! We're so excited to hear that the lasagna recipe was enjoyed, Angela, thanks for sharing your experience with it ☺️

Wooooow :-) even better the day after !!

Considering it is a lasagna, it takes a lot less time than I’m used to with other recipes and is super easy to make!
Even better, it tastes SOOO GOOD! Every time we make it we wonder why we don’t do it more often…so worth it! Thanks for another amazing recipe

PUL Team - May 13, 2024, 3:16 a.m.

Woop woop! So happy to hear that the pesto lasagna is being enjoyed, Paula ☺️

Made this last week, so yummy!

So reconforting

Delicious !!! I added guacamole in the recipe

One of my vegetarian friends is trying to up her protein intake and, though not a big fan of lasagnas, absolutely loved this recipe! It tastes so good and isn’t too difficult to make, I served mine with some lemon and pepper roasted asparagus and it was *chef’s kiss* 💛

PUL Team - March 23, 2024, 6:17 p.m.

Aw we're so glad that your friend enjoyed the lasagna, Lucie! Serving it with lemon and pepper roasted asparagus sounds delicious 🤌

My favorite lasagna of all times ❤️

Soooo delicious! Made homemade pesto and I’d definitely recommend doing so. We ate it for days and I already want to make it again 🥰

PUL Team - Feb. 14, 2024, 6:27 a.m.

A delicious idea, Jen, thank you! 😊

Absolutely delish, fantastic flavours, even the meat lovers in the house were very impressed with this dish! Highly
Recommend 👌

PUL Team - Feb. 7, 2024, 5:25 a.m.

Thank you for the glowing review, Geri - your recommendation means a lot!

Delish and quite easy to make! Thank you for a new fave!

Wow this is such an amazing dish. I used a pesto that I really like and the lasagna turned out amazing. Definitely one to repeat.

Was disappointed in this it lacked flavour not sure if it was under seasoned but felt like something was missing.

PUL Team - Jan. 21, 2024, 11:51 p.m.

Hello Danielle, we're sorry to hear about your experience! Could it be possible that you altered the recipe in some way? If not, the issue might be with the pesto itself. The flavor of pesto can differ significantly across different brands. If you're considering giving the recipe another try, we suggest sampling a variety of pestos beforehand (perhaps with crackers) to find the one you like best. Using a pesto that you enjoy is crucial, as it forms the flavorful base of the lasagna 🤗

I’ve just made this and there’s only two of us so I thought we’d have some for another day. Not so!! It’s so tasty that even though they were full enough they couldn’t resist eating more of it.
I think that’s a 10 out of 10, don’t you? 🤩

PUL Team - Jan. 15, 2024, 4:03 a.m.

Aww we're so happy that the pesto lasagna was enjoyed, Teresa, thank you! 😊

OH MY GOODNESS! If anyone is debating to make this, this comment is your sign to do it! This pesto lasagna came out absolutely delicious! I did swap out the pasta for protein pasta (it’s made with yellow lentil) to boost the protein. I also added some tofu on top. My father-in-law also loved it. I will certainly make this one in the future!

Made this last night and the whole family just loved it!

Unpopular opinion here, but I hate red sauce. This was a must try for me and I am blown away. I’ve never had a more delicious lasagna. What a showstopper! Make this dish to impress anyone. I was a little nervous that the béchamel sauce seemed runny but it firms up when baking and cooling.

PUL Team - Dec. 15, 2023, 7:56 a.m.

We're thrilled to hear enjoyed the Pesto Lasagna, Amanda. The magic of the béchamel sauce coming together during baking is indeed part of the culinary charm 😃

Angela Fitton - Oct. 16, 2024, 11:40 p.m.

Amanda, my husband and son also do not like tomato based sauces. Makes it hard as my daughter and I love it. I am going to make this today and look forward to trying it!

PUL team you outdid yourself with this one! Why have I not used pesto in lasagna before? It makes one of my favourite pre-vegan comfort meals even more delicious. Five out of five on taste, portion size, ease of making and nutrition! ⭐️⭐️
Also this was the first time I've dared buying vegan cheese rather than making it myself and I was very impressed.

PUL Team - Nov. 3, 2023, 9:17 a.m.

Aw you're the best, Charlotte! So glad it was such a hit! 🫶

Made this as a freezer meal for a busy weekday and it was delicious. Whole family loved it.

I really ate this 3 days in a row lol

We ARE \-2 aww

It was really good 😌👌 Easy to make 😏🍃 just couldn’t find vegan cheese (it is a hectic situation in Turkey with vegan products🥲) so added some tofu for extra protein between the layers but of course it didn’t give any effect of melted cheese ☺️ andddd no vegan pesto so made it by myself🤓
My non vegan bf said that the taste overall reminds oysters 🤷🏼‍♀️🙈😅

I’m not a big mushroom eater but I enjoy the flavor they add so I diced mine finely and they were more hidden in this dish, which was perfect for me. This one got rave reviews from my family even my 2 year old enjoyed it! Will be adding this recipe to the regular rotation.

PUL Team - Aug. 16, 2023, 2:34 a.m.

Woohoo! We're so thrilled to hear, Lizzie, thank you 🤩

I had friends arriving from Florence to stay with me for ten days. Decided to cook this on arrival. Both are meat eaters and neither are used to vegan food. To add to the pressure, my dear friend is also an Italian cookery teacher in her own pastry shop. Imagine how delighted I was when they said this lasagna was absolutely amazing and they wanted the recipe!!! It was genuinely delicious and so easy to make! Thank you Sadia and Robin for another brilliant meal!

PUL Team - Aug. 11, 2023, 1:33 a.m.

Oh my goodness, Sally, this is a massive compliment! We hope you enjoy the rest of the recipes (+ adventures!) ☀️

Incredibly tasty. I'm looking forward to trying it with different brands of vegan cheese and pesto to find the best combination. I particularly love how easy this is to prepare.

First time making lasagne ever and I loved it!

Loved this recipe. Didn’t quite have enough lentils so added some butter beans in to bulk it out and still tasted great!

The recipe is phenomenal! I added black olives in the lentil sauce and it paired beautifully with everything 👌🏼

I’m new to eating mushrooms and am only eating buttons at present. Could these be used instead?!

PUL Team - July 4, 2023, 12:49 a.m.

Hey Denise, yes button mushrooms can definitely be used 🤗

Absolutely delicious!

It was excellent and flavorful ! Thank you 😋

Well… mine wasn‘t as pretty as yours but all the more delicious :) Amazing, thank you for another great recipe!