Description
A delicious creamy spinach mushroom lasagna perfect for family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 9 sheets lasagna noodles
- 4 cups fresh spinach, roughly chopped
- 2 cups mushrooms, sliced
- 15 oz ricotta cheese
- 3 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1 cup parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- to taste salt
- to taste black pepper
- 1 pinch nutmeg (optional)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Boil the Lasagna Noodles: Cook the lasagna noodles in a large pot of salted boiling water according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Prepare the Spinach and Mushroom Filling: In a large skillet, heat a tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant. Add the sliced mushrooms and cook until they are soft and golden brown. Add the chopped spinach and cook until wilted. Season with salt, pepper, and a pinch of nutmeg if using. Remove from heat.
- Prepare the Creamy Sauce: In a medium saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in the heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Add the ricotta cheese and whisk until smooth. Stir in a portion of the grated parmesan cheese, reserving some for the top layer. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Assemble the Lasagna: In a baking dish, spread a thin layer of the creamy sauce on the bottom. Place a layer of lasagna noodles over the sauce. Spread half of the spinach and mushroom mixture over the noodles. Pour some creamy sauce over the vegetables and sprinkle with a layer of mozzarella. Repeat the layering process. Finish with a final layer of noodles, creamy sauce, mozzarella, and parmesan cheese.
- Bake the Lasagna: Cover the lasagna with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes, or until the top is golden and bubbly.
- Garnish and Serve: Let the lasagna cool for a few minutes. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley before slicing and serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider adding a splash of white wine when cooking the mushrooms.
- If using frozen spinach, make sure to thaw and drain it thoroughly before adding to the skillet.
- For a rich, smoky flavor, try adding a layer of smoked gouda or smoked mozzarella cheese.
- Allow the lasagna to rest for a few minutes after baking to make slicing easier.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 80mg