Creamy Spinach and Mushroom Lasagna A Delightful Combination of Flavors and Textures

Bynews dail

Jan 28, 2025

Creamy Spinach and Mushroom LasagnaIngredients:
For the Sauce:
2 tbsp olive oil 1 onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 cup mushrooms, sliced 3 tbsp tomato paste 1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes 1 cup chicken or vegetable broth 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning 1/4 tsp salt 1/4 tsp black pepperFor the Spinach Layer:
1 pound frozen spinach, thawed and squeezed dry 1/2 cup ricotta cheese 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley 1/8 tsp nutmegFor the Lasagna:
12 lasagna noodles 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, gratedInstructions:
1.
Make the Sauce:
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the onion and garlic and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
Add the mushrooms and cook until browned, about 5 minutes more.
Stir in the tomato paste and cook for 1 minute.
Add the crushed tomatoes, broth, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
Bring to a simmer and cook for 20 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened.
2.
Make the Spinach Layer:
In a large bowl, combine the spinach, ricotta cheese, Parmesan cheese, parsley, and nutmeg.
Mix well to combine.
3.
Assemble the Lasagna:
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
Spread 1 cup of the sauce in the bottom of a 9×13-inch baking dish.
Top with 6 lasagna noodles.
Spread with half of the spinach layer.
Top with 1 cup of the sauce, half of the mozzarella cheese, and half of the Parmesan cheese.
Repeat the layers.
4.
Bake:
Cover the lasagna with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes.
Uncover and bake for 15 minutes more, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
5.
Rest:
Let the lasagna rest for 15 minutes before serving.
Tips:
You can use any type of pasta for this lasagna, such as penne, bow tie, or rigatoni.
If you don’t have fresh spinach, you can use 2 packages (10 ounces each) of frozen spinach, thawed and squeezed dry.
You can add other vegetables to this lasagna, such as zucchini, bell peppers, or carrots.
If you want a vegetarian lasagna, you can substitute vegetable broth for the chicken broth.

Creamy Spinach and Mushroom Lasagna A Delightful Combination of Flavors and Textures

Bynews dail

By news dail

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