Description
This creamy spinach mushroom lasagna is a comforting, hearty vegetarian dish layered with a rich béchamel sauce, sautéed mushrooms, fresh spinach, and melty cheese. Perfect for family dinners or meal prepping.
Ingredients
- 9 lasagna noodles
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 pound mushrooms, sliced
- 5 cups fresh spinach
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 1/2 cups milk
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook the lasagna noodles according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced onion and sauté until soft.
- Add garlic and mushrooms, cooking until mushrooms are browned and tender.
- Add spinach, salt, and pepper, and cook until wilted. Remove from heat.
- In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Whisk in flour and cook for 1 minute.
- Gradually whisk in milk to avoid lumps. Cook until sauce thickens.
- Add nutmeg and Parmesan cheese, stirring until melted and smooth. Remove from heat.
- Spread a layer of béchamel sauce on the bottom of a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Place 3 noodles over the sauce, then add a layer of the mushroom-spinach mixture, spoonfuls of ricotta, mozzarella, and more béchamel sauce.
- Repeat layers two more times, finishing with sauce and remaining cheese on top.
- Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake an additional 10-15 minutes until golden and bubbly.
- Let rest for 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
- You can use frozen spinach, just make sure to thaw and drain it well.
- Try adding fresh herbs like basil or thyme for extra flavor.
- This lasagna freezes well—perfect for make-ahead meals.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 530mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
