Absolutely! Here’s a rich, creamy, vegetarian lasagna featuring spinach and mushrooms—comfort food with a luxurious, cheesy sauce.
Creamy Spinach & Mushroom Lasagna
Servings: 6–8
Prep Time: 20 min
Cook Time: 45–50 min
Ingredients:
For the vegetables:
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 10 oz (280 g) mushrooms, sliced
- 10 oz (280 g) fresh spinach (or frozen, thawed and drained)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
For the creamy sauce:
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 2 cups milk (whole or 2%)
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg (optional)
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
For the lasagna assembly:
- 9–12 lasagna noodles (pre-cooked or no-boil)
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- Optional: extra Parmesan for topping
Instructions:
1. Cook the vegetables:
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Sauté onion and garlic 2–3 minutes until fragrant.
- Add mushrooms and cook until softened and lightly browned, about 5–7 minutes.
- Add spinach, cook until wilted. Season with salt and pepper. Remove from heat.
2. Make the creamy sauce:
- In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.
- Whisk in flour and cook 1–2 minutes to form a roux.
- Gradually add milk, whisking constantly until thickened.
- Stir in nutmeg, salt, pepper, ricotta, and Parmesan.
3. Assemble the lasagna:
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Spread a thin layer of creamy sauce on the bottom of a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Layer noodles, half of the vegetables, half of the mozzarella, and a layer of sauce.
- Repeat: noodles → vegetables → mozzarella → sauce.
- Top with remaining noodles, sauce, mozzarella, and extra Parmesan.
4. Bake:
- Cover with foil and bake 25–30 minutes.
- Remove foil and bake an additional 10–15 minutes until golden and bubbly.
5. Serve:
- Let sit 5–10 minutes before cutting.
- Garnish with fresh basil or parsley if desired.
💡 Tips for Perfect Creamy Veggie Lasagna:
- Drain spinach well to avoid watery lasagna.
- Use a mix of mushrooms (button, cremini, or portobello) for richer flavor.
- For extra creaminess, stir 1/4 cup cream cheese into the sauce.
If you want, I can also make a “one-skillet, no-boil version” that layers everything directly in a deep skillet—less cleanup, same creamy flavor.
Do you want me to do that?
