Description
A comforting and creamy spinach mushroom lasagna that combines layers of tender noodles, ricotta cheese, and earthy mushrooms, perfect for family gatherings or cozy dinners.
Ingredients
- Lasagna noodles: 12 sheets (uncooked)
- Fresh spinach: 4 cups (washed and chopped)
- Mushrooms: 2 cups (sliced, preferably cremini or button)
- Ricotta cheese: 1 cup
- Mozzarella cheese: 2 cups (shredded)
- Parmesan cheese: 1 cup (grated)
- Garlic: 3 cloves (minced)
- Heavy cream: 1 cup
- Olive oil: 2 tablespoons
- Salt: to taste
- Pepper: to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat and sauté sliced mushrooms until golden brown (5-7 minutes).
- Add minced garlic and sauté for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Season with salt and pepper.
- Add chopped spinach to the skillet and cook until wilted (3-4 minutes). Mix with the sautéed mushrooms and set aside.
- In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta cheese, heavy cream, and half of the grated Parmesan cheese. Mix until smooth and season with salt and pepper.
- In a 9×13 inch baking dish, spread a thin layer of the ricotta mixture on the bottom, followed by a layer of lasagna noodles.
- Add half of the spinach and mushroom mixture, followed by a layer of mozzarella cheese.
- Repeat the layers: ricotta mixture, noodles, remaining spinach and mushrooms, and more mozzarella cheese.
- Finish with a final layer of noodles, the remaining ricotta mixture, and top with the rest of the mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
- Cover with aluminum foil and bake in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) for 25 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes until the cheese is golden brown. Let it rest for 10-15 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Feel free to customize the recipe by adding spices or different cheeses.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days or frozen for 2-3 months.
- For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free lasagna noodles.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: lasagna, spinach, mushroom, creamy, comfort food, Italian