Description
Homemade spinach & mushroom lasagna delight combines Italian comfort with rich vegetarian layers. Hearty cheese, earthy mushrooms, and tender spinach create a satisfying meal you’ll savor with each delicious bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups (480 ml) mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 2 cups (480 ml) ricotta cheese
- 1 cup (240 ml) Parmesan cheese, grated
- 12 lasagna noodles, cooked
- 10 oz (280 g) fresh spinach
- 8 oz (225 g) mushrooms, sliced
- 3 cups (720 ml) Alfredo sauce
- 2 tbsps olive oil
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Vegetable Preparation: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat, sauté minced garlic until fragrant. Add sliced mushrooms and cook until tender, then incorporate spinach leaves, stirring until wilted. Season with salt and pepper, then set aside.
- Oven Preparation: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9 x 13 inch baking dish with cooking spray or butter. Spread a thin layer of Alfredo sauce on the bottom.
- First Layering Phase: Arrange lasagna noodles to completely cover the sauce. Distribute half the vegetable mixture evenly, then add dollops of ricotta cheese and sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan generously.
- Second Layering Phase: Repeat the layering process with remaining noodles, vegetable mixture, ricotta, and cheeses. Top with remaining Alfredo sauce and a thick layer of mozzarella cheese.
- Baking Process: Cover with aluminum foil, ensuring it doesn’t touch the cheese, and bake for 25 minutes. Remove foil and continue baking 10-15 minutes until cheese turns golden and edges become bubbly.
- Finishing Touches: Remove from oven and let rest 5-7 minutes to stabilize. Garnish with fresh parsley, slice, and serve warm.
Notes
- Moisture Management: Remove excess liquid from mushrooms by cooking them thoroughly to prevent a watery lasagna and ensure a rich, creamy texture.
- Cheese Layer Tip: Dollop ricotta in small amounts to create even distribution and prevent dense, heavy layers that can make the dish too heavy.
- Foil Covering Technique: Tent the aluminum foil slightly above the cheese to prevent sticking and protect the top from burning during initial baking.
- Resting Period Importance: Allow the lasagna to rest after baking, which helps set the layers, makes cutting cleaner, and enhances overall flavor melding.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 7
- Calories: 485
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 850 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 41 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg