Description
Experience the comforting, soul-warming embrace of Vegetarian Creamy Spinach & Mushroom Lasagna with Ricotta and Mozzarella. A delightful blend of rich and creamy layers of pasta, ricotta, mozzarella, mushrooms, and spinach.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 10 oz mushrooms, sliced
- 10 oz fresh spinach leaves
- 1 (15 oz) container ricotta cheese
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg (optional)
- 12 lasagna noodles, cooked and drained
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (for topping)
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the finely chopped onion to the skillet and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Introduce the minced garlic and sliced mushrooms, sautéing for about 7 minutes.
- Toss in the fresh spinach and cook until wilted, about 2-3 minutes.
- Remove from heat and season with salt and pepper.
- Combine ricotta cheese, 1 1/2 cups of shredded mozzarella, Parmesan, egg, and nutmeg in a large mixing bowl.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Spread a thin layer of the mushroom and spinach mixture at the bottom of a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Layer 4 lasagna noodles over the mixture, followed by a layer of the cheese mixture, then the mushroom-spinach mixture.
- Repeat this layering process two more times, finishing with the mushroom-spinach mixture on top.
- Cover with the remaining shredded mozzarella.
- Bake covered with aluminum foil for 30 minutes, then uncover and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes.
- Allow to rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
- Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.
Notes
Make sure lasagna noodles are slightly undercooked for best results. Allow lasagna to rest before slicing for clean layers.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 90mg