Italian Dish

Lasagne with Pesto and Potatoes

Lasagne al pesto e patate

Also known as: lasagne al pesto e patate, lasagna pesto and potatoes, lasagne pesto patate, lasagne with pesto

Baked lasagne layered with pesto and potatoes
Lasagne with Pesto and Potatoes illustration - Italian

What is Lasagne with Pesto and Potatoes?

A baked lasagne variation combining pesto with potatoes, often associated with Ligurian flavors.

Typical Ingredients

•lasagna sheets
•basil pesto
•potatoes
•parmigiano reggiano
•milk
•butter
•wheat flour

Allergen Information

Always confirm with restaurant staff before ordering.

Eggs
Sometimes Present
Dairy
Often Present
Lupin
Varies
Gluten
Often Present
Tree Nuts
Often Present

Commonly contains gluten (pasta + flour), dairy (béchamel/cheese), and nuts (pesto often uses pine nuts). Egg pasta depends on the sheets.

Safer Variations

Allergen-friendly alternatives to ask for.

Ask for nut-free pesto alternative if available
Ask for gluten-free pasta sheets if offered

Questions to Ask Staff

Important questions to confirm with restaurant staff.

Does the pesto contain pine nuts or other nuts?
Is béchamel used (milk + wheat flour)?
Are the pasta sheets egg-based?

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