Description
A hearty Italian lasagna made with layers of mushrooms, spinach, and creamy cheese, perfect for vegetarians and meat-lovers alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 9 lasagna noodles
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 8 ounces mushrooms, sliced
- 5 ounces fresh spinach
- 15 ounces ricotta cheese
- 1 egg
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook the lasagna noodles according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil over medium heat in a skillet. Add chopped onion and minced garlic, and sauté until translucent.
- Add sliced mushrooms to the skillet and cook until softened. Mix in fresh spinach and cook until wilted. Season with salt and pepper.
- Combine ricotta cheese, egg, and half of the shredded mozzarella cheese in a separate bowl. Mix until smooth.
- Spread a thin layer of marinara sauce at the bottom of a baking dish.
- Layer 3 lasagna noodles on top, then add half of the ricotta mixture, followed by half of the mushroom and spinach mixture. Add another layer of marinara sauce and sprinkle Parmesan cheese.
- Repeat layering with another 3 noodles, remaining ricotta mixture, rest of the mushroom and spinach filling, more marinara, and more Parmesan cheese.
- Top with remaining noodles, cover with marinara sauce, and sprinkle remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
- Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
- Let cool for a few minutes, garnish with fresh basil if desired, and serve warm.
Notes
Make sure to not overcook the noodles and always include a sauce layer to prevent sticking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 40mg