Description
Indulge in this rich and creamy spinach and mushroom lasagna that’s sure to please any crowd. Layers of tender lasagna noodles, a savory spinach and ricotta mixture, and a flavorful mushroom cream sauce come together to create a comforting and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Lasaña Noodles:
- 9 lasagna noodles
Ricotta Mixture:
- 1 (15-ounce) package whole milk ricotta
- 2 (10-ounce) packages frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
- 3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
- ¾ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, divided
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves
Mushroom Cream Sauce:
- ¼ cup unsalted butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 pound cremini mushrooms, thinly sliced
- 1 onion, diced
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 3 cups milk, at room temperature
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- Pinch of nutmeg
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Dish: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Cook Noodles: Cook lasagna noodles according to package instructions, then drain and set aside.
- Sauté Garlic and Onion: In a skillet over medium heat, melt butter. Sauté garlic and onion until soft.
- Cook Mushrooms: Add mushrooms and cook until tender, then remove excess liquid.
- Add Flour: Stir in flour and cook to form a roux.
- Make Sauce: Gradually whisk in milk, herbs, salt, and pepper. Cook until thickened.
- Prepare Ricotta Mixture: Combine ricotta, spinach, cheeses, and parsley in a bowl.
- Layer Ingredients: Spread sauce in dish, layer noodles, ricotta mixture, and sauce. Repeat layers, ending with sauce.
- Add Cheese: Sprinkle remaining mozzarella and Parmesan over the top.
- Bake: Cover and bake for 25 minutes, then uncover and bake until golden and bubbly.
- Rest and Serve: Let the lasagna rest before slicing and serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: lasagna, spinach, mushroom, creamy, Italian, vegetarian, comfort food
