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Mushroom And Spinach Lasagna Recipe

This mushroom lasagna recipe offers a delightful fusion of earthy mushrooms, creamy cheeses, and tangy marinara sauce, layered between perfectly cooked lasagna noodles. 
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 4 –6 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

  • 9 lasagna noodles
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 onion finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 pound mushrooms such as cremini or button, sliced
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 3 cups marinara sauce
  • 2 cups ricotta cheese
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 cups fresh spinach leaves chopped
  • Fresh basil leaves for garnish

Method
 

  1. Begin by preheating your oven to a toasty 375°F (190°C). While your oven is warming up, grab your 9×13-inch baking dish and grease it with cooking spray or a drizzle of olive oil.
  2. Fill a large pot with water, season it with salt, and bring it to a rolling boil.  Once the water is bubbling away happily, add in your lasagna noodles. Once they’ve reached pasta perfection, drain them and set them aside.
  3. Heat up a large skillet over a medium flame and add a splash of olive oil to get things sizzling. Toss in your finely chopped onion and let it dance in the pan until it turns translucent and fragrant, about 3–4 minutes. Sprinkle in some minced garlic and let it work for another minute.
  4. Add in your sliced mushrooms, along with a sprinkle of dried thyme, salt, and pepper for seasoning. Cook them until they’re tender and any excess liquid has evaporated.
  5. Add chopped spinach leaves to the skillet and cook until wilted, about 2–3 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
  6. Assemble And Bake 
  7. Start by ladling a thin blanket of marinara sauce onto the bottom of the dish — this will ensure each bite is packed with flavour. 
  8. Place three lasagna noodles on top of the sauce for the layers to come. 
  9. Spread half of the creamy ricotta cheese over the noodles, followed by a dollop of the mushroom mixture, spreading it out evenly. 
  10. Sprinkle a third of the mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses over the mushrooms.
  11. Repeat these layers with the remaining noodles, ricotta, mushrooms, and cheeses, finishing with a final flourish of marinara sauce on top.
  12. Cover your baking dish with aluminium foil, and slide it into the preheated oven. Let it bake for a tantalizing 25 minutes
  13.  After this initial bake, remove the foil and let your lasagna continue to bake for an additional 10–15 minutes, or until the cheese on top is bubbly and golden brown.

Notes

If you’re adding vegetables like onions, bell peppers, or spinach to your lasagna, consider sautéing or blanching them before layering.
Also, Lasagna tastes even better the next day, so consider making it ahead of time and refrigerating it overnight.