Description
This creamy Spinach and Mushroom Lasagna is a delightful vegetarian dish packed with layers of aromatic mushrooms, tender spinach, and rich béchamel sauce. Perfect for a comforting family meal or a special dinner.
Ingredients
- 12-15 lasagna sheets (no pre-cooking needed)
- Béchamel Sauce:
- 100 g unsalted butter
- 100 g wheat flour (Type 405 or 550)
- 1 liter whole milk, room temperature
- 1/2 tsp freshly grated nutmeg
- 1 bay leaf
- Salt and white pepper to taste
- Mushroom Filling:
- 750 g mixed mushrooms (champignons, king oyster, shiitake, oyster mushrooms)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 large onion, finely diced
- 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 150 ml dry white wine (optional)
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh thyme (or 1 tsp dried)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Spinach Filling:
- 500 g fresh spinach (or 400 g frozen, thawed and drained)
- 250 g ricotta cheese
- 100 g grated parmesan
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 tsp freshly grated nutmeg
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- For layering and topping:
- 200 g grated mozzarella
- 50 g extra grated parmesan
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).
- Prepare béchamel sauce: melt butter, stir in flour, gradually whisk in milk, add nutmeg, bay leaf, salt and white pepper, cook until thickened, then remove bay leaf.
- Prepare mushroom filling: heat olive oil, sauté onion and garlic, add mushrooms, cook until soft, deglaze with wine if using, stir in parsley and thyme, season with salt and pepper.
- Prepare spinach filling: cook spinach lightly if fresh, then mix with ricotta, parmesan, egg, nutmeg, salt, and pepper.
- Assemble lasagna: spread a thin layer of béchamel in baking dish, layer lasagna sheets, mushroom filling, spinach filling, béchamel; repeat until all ingredients are used, finishing with béchamel and top with mozzarella and parmesan.
- Bake for 35–40 minutes until golden and bubbling.
- Let stand 10 minutes before serving to set the layers.
Notes
- Use a mix of mushrooms for deeper flavor.
- Ensure spinach is well drained to avoid watery lasagna.
- This dish can be prepared ahead and baked just before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian