Description
This Spinach Mushroom White Lasagna is a creamy, cheesy delight that melts in your mouth. The layers of tender pasta, rich béchamel sauce, and earthy mushrooms combined with fresh spinach create a symphony of flavors and textures that will leave you craving more.
Ingredients
Scale
- Pasta: 12 lasagna noodles, cooked al dente
- Filling:
- 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
- 2 cups mushrooms, sliced
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- Béchamel Sauce:
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 cups whole milk
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat, then whisk in the flour to create a roux, cooking for 2 minutes until golden.
- Gradually add the milk, whisking continuously until the sauce thickens, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in nutmeg, salt, and pepper, then remove from heat.
- In a skillet, sauté the mushrooms over medium heat until browned, about 5 minutes, then add the spinach and cook until wilted.
- In a baking dish, spread a layer of béchamel sauce, followed by three lasagna noodles, half of the mushroom and spinach mixture, and half of the ricotta and mozzarella cheeses.
- Repeat the layers, finishing with a layer of noodles topped with béchamel sauce and remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until bubbly and golden on top.
- Let it cool for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- This lasagna can be assembled a day in advance and stored in the refrigerator before baking.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- For a gluten-free option, use gluten-free lasagna noodles.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: main-dish
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8 of the lasagna)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4 grams
- Sodium: 600 milligrams
- Fat: 20 grams
- Saturated Fat: 10 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 30 grams
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Protein: 15 grams
- Cholesterol: 50 milligrams
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