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Shrimp Pesto Lasagna Roll Ups
Shrimp Pesto Lasagna Roll Ups
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
40 mins
 

Shrimp Pesto Lasagna Roll Ups are individual rolls of lasagna stuffed with shrimp in a creamy, cheesy pesto sauce for a delicious dinner

Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Italian
Keyword: Alfredo, Cream Sauce, Easy, Lasagna, Pesto, Recipe, Seafood, Shrimp, Shrimp Lasagna
Servings: 8 roll ups
Calories: 564 kcal
Author: Cheri Renee
Ingredients
  • 8 lasagna noodles
  • 2 Tbsps butter
  • 1 pound jumbo shrimp peeled and deveined
  • kosher salt, pepper, crushed red pepper flakes
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 pint heavy cream
  • 2 Tbsps pesto
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 15 oz container ricotta cheese
  • Optional: parsley or basil for garnish
Instructions
  1. Boil the lasagna noodles according to package directions. Rinse with cold water.

  2. Set a skillet over medium heat. Add 1 Tbsp of the butter, the shrimp, kosher salt, pepper, crushed red pepper flakes, and garlic. Cook the shrimp 1 to 2 minutes per side. Remove the shrimp and set aside.

  3. To the same skillet add the remaining butter and once melted add the cream, bring to a boil and reduce the heat to simmer for 4 to 5 minutes.

  4. Add the pesto, 1 cup of the mozzarella cheese and stir until melted.

  5. Add a few spoonfuls of the cream sauce to a greased 9x13 casserole dish.

  6. Lay the lasagna noodles flat and spread the ricotta cheese evenly on one side. Chop the shrimp and add the shrimp over the ricotta cheese, roll up and place seam side down in the casserole dish.

  7. Pour the pesto cream sauce over top of the roll ups and sprinkle the remaining cheese. Cover with foil and place in a 375 degree oven for 25 to 30 minutes. Remove foil and bake an additional 10 minutes.

  8. Serve with parsley or basil for garnish if desired.