Description
A comforting lasagna packed with creamy béchamel sauce, spinach, and mushrooms, perfect for family dinners or potlucks.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cups fresh spinach (roughly chopped)
- 2 cups mushrooms (sliced)
- 3 garlic cloves (minced)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 3 tbsp butter
- 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 3 cups milk (warm)
- ½ tsp ground nutmeg
- 9 lasagna noodles (no-boil or pre-cooked)
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
Instructions
- Prepare the vegetable filling: In a skillet over medium heat, heat the olive oil. Add the sliced mushrooms, sautéing until they are softened and lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Add the chopped spinach and minced garlic, cooking until the spinach wilts. Season with salt and pepper, then remove from heat and set aside.
- Make the béchamel sauce: In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the flour and cook for 1-2 minutes until a paste forms. Gradually whisk in the warm milk, ensuring no lumps form. Bring to a gentle simmer, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens. Season with nutmeg, salt, and pepper, then remove from heat.
- Assemble the lasagna: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Spread a thin layer of béchamel sauce on the bottom of a 9×13-inch baking dish. Layer 3 lasagna noodles over the sauce. Spread â…“ of the vegetable filling on top of the noodles, followed by dollops of ricotta, a sprinkle of mozzarella, and a spoonful of béchamel sauce. Repeat the layers twice more, finishing with béchamel sauce and the remaining mozzarella and Parmesan on top.
- Bake the lasagna: Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Serve: Let the lasagna rest for 10 minutes before slicing. Serve warm and enjoy the creamy, cheesy goodness!
Notes
You can prepare the lasagna a day in advance. Just add a few extra minutes to the baking time if it’s cold from the fridge.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 30mg