Description
Indulge in the delightful Savory Spinach & Mushroom Lasagna with Creamy White Sauce, a comforting dish that brings together rich flavors and nourishing ingredients. Perfect for family dinners or meal prep, this lasagna features layers of sautéed spinach and mushrooms, creamy ricotta, and a velvety white sauce all topped with melted cheese. Each bite is a harmonious blend of tastes that will satisfy both vegetarians and meat lovers alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 lasagna noodles
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 8 oz mushrooms, sliced
- 4 cups fresh spinach, chopped
- 2 cups ricotta cheese
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- ½ tsp nutmeg
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup fresh basil, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a baking dish.
- Sauté onion and garlic in olive oil until fragrant. Add mushrooms and cook until tender. Stir in spinach until wilted; then remove from heat.
- In a bowl, combine ricotta cheese, beaten egg, grated Parmesan cheese, and chopped basil.
- Make the white sauce by melting butter in a saucepan; whisk in flour followed by milk and cream until thickened.
- Layer the ingredients: spread white sauce at the bottom of the dish, add noodles, ricotta mixture, spinach-mushroom mix, and mozzarella. Repeat layers ending with noodles topped by remaining white sauce and cheeses.
- Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes; uncover to bake an additional 15 minutes until golden.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 80mg