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Creamy Spinach & Mushroom Lasagna

This creamy spinach and mushroom lasagna is a delicious vegetarian dish that layers sheets of pasta with a rich spinach and mushroom filling, creamy béchamel sauce, and plenty of cheese. It's perfect for family dinners or entertaining guests.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4 People
Calories 420 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 large pot
  • 1 frying pan
  • 1 baking dish (9x13 inches)
  • 1 mixing bowl
  • 1 whisk
  • 1 saucepan
  • 1 wooden spoon
  • 1 knife
  • 1 cutting board

Ingredients
  

  • 12 sheets lasagna noodles
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 300 grams mushrooms, sliced
  • 400 grams fresh spinach
  • 250 grams ricotta cheese
  • 250 grams mozzarella cheese, shredded
  • 100 grams Parmesan cheese, grated
  • 500 ml milk
  • 50 grams flour
  • 50 grams butter
  • to taste salt
  • to taste black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs
  • a pinch nutmeg

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
  • Cook the lasagna noodles according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
  • In a large frying pan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes. Then add minced garlic and cook for another minute.
  • Add the sliced mushrooms to the pan and cook until they are soft and browned, approximately 8-10 minutes. Season with salt, black pepper, and dried Italian herbs.
  • Add fresh spinach to the mushrooms and stir until wilted. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
  • In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta cheese with a pinch of salt, black pepper, and nutmeg. Stir in the mushroom and spinach mixture.
  • In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Whisk in flour to create a roux, stirring for about 1 minute. Gradually add milk, whisking constantly until the mixture thickens. Season with salt and black pepper. Set aside.
  • In a baking dish, spread a thin layer of the béchamel sauce on the bottom. Place 3 lasagna sheets on top.
  • Layer half of the spinach and mushroom mixture over the noodles, followed by half of the mozzarella cheese. Add another layer of béchamel sauce.
  • Repeat the layering process with 3 more sheets of lasagna, the remaining spinach and mushroom mixture, another half of the mozzarella cheese, and more béchamel sauce. Top with the last 3 sheets of lasagna, covering them with the remaining béchamel sauce and grated Parmesan cheese.
  • Cover the baking dish with foil and bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes until the top is golden and bubbly.
  • Let the lasagna rest for about 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Notes

Feel free to add more vegetables, such as zucchini or bell peppers, for added flavor and texture.
You can prepare the lasagna a day in advance and refrigerate it before baking.
For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free lasagna noodles.