Friday, March 12, 2010

Pesto Polenta Lasagna




Ingredients:

* 1 (18 ounce) package polenta, cut in to 1/4 inch thick slices

* 1/2 (24 ounce) jar bottled marinara sauce

* 1/4 cup pesto

* 1/4 cup pine nuts

* 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Procedure:

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

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

3. Bake, uncovered, for 25 minutes. Turn on the broiler. Top polenta with cheese & pine nuts, & broil until cheese browns & nuts are toasted.