Creamy Mushroom and Spinach LasagnaIngredients:
For the Lasagna:
1 package (12 ounces) no-boil lasagna noodles 1 cup whole milk 1/3 cup all-purpose flour 1/3 cup butter, melted 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepperFor the Mushroom Filling:
1 pound white button mushrooms, sliced 1 onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/2 cup dry white wine (optional) 1/2 cup heavy cream 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepperFor the Spinach Filling:
1 pound fresh spinach, washed and chopped 1/4 cup butter 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 2 cups whole milk 1/2 cup ricotta cheese 1/4 cup grated mozzarella cheese 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepperFor the Topping:
1 cup grated mozzarella cheese 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheeseInstructions:
1.
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
2.
Make the Bechamel sauce:
In a medium saucepan, whisk together the milk, flour, butter, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring constantly.
Cook until thickened, about 5 minutes.
3.
Make the mushroom filling:
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the mushrooms, onion, and garlic and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
If desired, stir in the white wine and cook until reduced by half.
Stir in the heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper.
Cook until thickened, about 2 minutes.
4.
Make the spinach filling:
Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
Whisk in the flour and cook for 1 minute.
Slowly whisk in the milk until smooth.
Bring to a simmer and cook until thickened, about 5 minutes.
Stir in the spinach, ricotta cheese, mozzarella cheese, nutmeg, salt, and pepper.
Cook until the spinach is wilted, about 2 minutes.
5.
Assemble the lasagna:
Spread 1/2 cup of the Bechamel sauce in the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
Top with 6 lasagna noodles.
Spread with the mushroom filling, then the spinach filling.
Repeat layers.
End with the remaining 6 lasagna noodles.
6.
Top with the remaining Bechamel sauce, mozzarella cheese, and Parmesan cheese.
7.
Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until bubbly and golden brown.
Let stand for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

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