Chicken Pesto Lasagna Roll Ups

  • 60 mins

Ingredients

  • 12 lasagna noodles
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • 2 cups milk
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 2 cups shredded chicken breast
  • 2 (15-ounce) container ricotta cheese
  • 1 cup basil pesto
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
  • 2 cups marinara sauce, divided
  • Grated Parmesan, for serving

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.

Lightly oil a 9×13 baking dish or coat with nonstick spray.

In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook lasagna according to package instructions; drain well.
To make the béchamel, melt the butter in a large saucepan. Whisk in the flour until lightly browned, about 1-2 minutes.

Gradually whisk in the milk and cook, whisking constantly, until thickened, about 3-4 minutes; season with salt and pepper, to taste. Spread 1/2 cup béchamel in the bottom of the prepared baking dish.

In a large bowl, combine the chicken, ricotta, pesto, 1 cup mozzarella, salt and pepper, to taste. Lay the noodles flat and spread 1/3 cup ricotta mixture evenly along each noodle.
Roll up and place seam side down in the baking dish; repeat with remaining noodles and filling.

Top with remaining béchamel and 1 cup marinara and sprinkle with mozzarella.

Place into oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until lasagna rolls are heated through and the cheese is beginning to brown.

Serve immediately on a bed of marinara and garnished with Parmesan, if desired.