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Creamy Spinach Mushroom Lasagna

Creamy Spinach Mushroom Lasagna

Delight in this Creamy Spinach Mushroom Lasagna, a quick vegetarian comfort food perfect for sharing.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Resting Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Lasagna
  • 12 ounces Lasagna Noodles opt for gluten-free if needed
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil can substitute with butter
For the Mushroom Mixture
  • 8 ounces Mushrooms (sliced) button or cremini recommended
  • 2 cloves Garlic (minced) fresh is preferable
For the Spinach Filling
  • 10 ounces Spinach (chopped) fresh or drained frozen
For the Creamy Sauce
  • 15 ounces Ricotta Cheese cottage cheese blended smooth is an alternative
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream half-and-half can be used
  • 1 cup Parmesan Cheese (grated) Pecorino Romano can be a substitute
  • 2 cups Mozzarella Cheese (shredded) low-moisture mozzarella is best
Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Pepper

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Mixing Bowl
  • baking dish

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prep Ingredients: Heat a skillet, add olive oil and sauté mushrooms for 5-7 minutes, add garlic, and season with salt and pepper. Set aside.
  2. Sauté Spinach: In the same skillet, add more olive oil and sauté spinach for 3-4 minutes until wilted. Combine with mushrooms.
  3. Make the Sauce: Mix ricotta, heavy cream, and half parmesan in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper.
  4. Assemble Lasagna: In a baking dish, layer ricotta mixture, noodles, mushroom-spinach, and mozzarella. Repeat layers ending with noodles and mozzarella.
  5. Bake: Cover with foil and bake at 375°F for 25 minutes, then uncover and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes until golden.
  6. Rest: Let the lasagna rest for 10-15 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 15gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 1200IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Expert tips include sautéing mushrooms well, using even layers for structure, allowing to rest after baking, avoiding sogginess, and using cooking spray on foil.

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