Green lasagna with zucchini, minced chicken and spinach pesto

Today we are making green lasagna with zucchini, minced chicken and spinach pesto. After all, it's time again for a tasty lasagna! Lasagna is a classic Italian dish that has been popular around the world for centuries. It consists of layers of pasta, tomato sauce, cheese and meat or vegetables. The origin of lasagna goes back to ancient Rome, where you can also sincerely eat the most delicious lasagna ever. You must have tasted that one! This green version is full of vegetables and a green pesto. A variation on the well-known classic.

Making lasagna is not difficult, but it does require some preparation with cooking the "filling. So here you can start to vary. Instead of a classic tomato sauce, I make a sauce of spinach and pesto. You make this very easily by mixing a pesto of your choice with some spinach and (vegetable) creme fraiche. Not only does this add extra flavor, but it's also very easy to add extra vegetables to your dish. To this I then add vegetables and meat of my choice. I choose minced chicken instead of traditional minced beef (ragù) and I also use zucchini, spinach and garden peas.

Next, the building of the lasagna begins. The bottom of the baking dish is covered with a layer of the spinach pesto, followed by a layer of zucchini slices and then filling. On top of that comes a layer of lasagna sheets. This process is repeated until all the ingredients are used up and there are enough layers to build up the lasagna. The last layer should consist of cheese. A traditional lasagna often uses mozzarella, but I use Parmesan cheese and some zucchini slices as a "roof" in this recipe.

The lasagna is then baked in the oven until the top is golden brown. The result is a delicious and nutritious meal that is perfect for a family dinner or dinner with friends.

There are many more variations on the traditional lasagna, such as this green lasagna with zucchini, minced chicken and spinach pesto. I previously made my own a lasagna soup with ricotta and basil. All the delicious flavors of a lasagna, but incorporated into a soup. Or how about this lasagnette bolognese where the lasagna sheets are already added in the pan? This makes lasagna even easier. Finally, I also have this sweet potato lasagna with cream cheese in store for you. Instead of lasagna sheets I use slices of sweet potato there and the result is really amazing!

In Italy, lasagna is often served with a salad and a glass of red wine. But as you have read, it is a versatile dish that can be easily adapted to the tastes and preferences of each individual eater. Whether you make a classic lasagna or a modern variation, it is always a tasty as well as satisfying meal.