Description
A comforting lasagna filled with creamy béchamel sauce, fresh spinach, earthy mushrooms, and layered with rich cheeses, perfect for family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 lasagna noodles
- 3 cups fresh spinach
- 2 cups sliced mushrooms
- 15 oz ricotta cheese
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 3 tablespoons flour
- 2 cups whole milk
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 onion, diced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh herbs (basil or parsley)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Prepare the filling: In a large skillet, melt butter, add garlic and onion, sauté until fragrant. Add mushrooms and cook until browned, then stir in spinach and season.
- Make the béchamel sauce: In a saucepan, melt butter, whisk in flour, then gradually add milk, stirring until thickened. Season with salt and pepper.
- Spread a layer of béchamel sauce in a baking dish, place a layer of noodles, half of the filling, dollops of ricotta, mozzarella, and Parmesan. Repeat layers, ending with béchamel and cheese.
- Bake covered with foil for 25-30 minutes, then uncover and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes until golden.
- Rest for 10 minutes before slicing to serve.
Notes
You can prep this dish ahead of time and refrigerate before baking for enhanced flavors.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: lasagna, creamy, spinach, mushrooms, Italian dinner, family recipe