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Creamy Spinach and Mushroom Lasagna

Creamy Spinach and Mushroom Lasagna

This Creamy Spinach and Mushroom Lasagna features layers of sautéed spinach and mushrooms with ricotta cheese, white sauce, and mozzarella.
Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Cool Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 12 servings
Calories 554 kcal

Equipment

  • large nonstick skillet
  • heavy bottomed saucepan
  • 9x13-inch oven safe pan
  • parchment paper
  • Cheesecloth

Ingredients
  

Filling

  • 4 Tbsp. butter unsalted
  • ½ cup white onion or shallot finely diced
  • 6 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp. kosher salt and a few grinds black pepper
  • 8 oz. white mushrooms finely chopped
  • 1 Tbsp. Italian seasoning
  • 16 oz. frozen spinach thawed and drained
  • 30 oz. whole milk ricotta
  • ½ cup Parmigiano Reggiano finely grated
  • 2 large eggs
  • ¼ cup fresh parsley chopped
  • 8 oz. low moisture mozzarella cheese shredded, divided
  • 1 lb. lasagna noodles (about 20 noodles)

White Sauce

  • 5 Tbsp. butter unsalted
  • 5 Tbsp. flour
  • 5 cups whole milk room temperature
  • ½ cup Parmigiano Reggiano finely grated
  • 1 tsp. kosher salt or more to taste and a few grinds black pepper
  • ½ tsp. ground nutmeg

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Thaw frozen spinach and squeeze out excess liquid.
  • Cook lasagna noodles until al dente. Drain, rinse under cold water and lay flat on a few sheets of parchment paper.
  • In a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, melt the butter. Add in the onions, salt and pepper. Saute for 2-3 minutes.
  • Add in garlic and cook for an additional minute. Then add in the chopped mushrooms and Italian seasoning.
  • Cook until mushrooms have cooked down and liquid has evaporated, about 7-10 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in drained spinach and more salt and pepper.
  • In a bowl, combine ricotta, Parmesan cheese, half of the mozzarella, eggs, and parsley. Add the spinach mixture and combine.
  • In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add flour and whisk to make a roux.
  • Slowly pour in milk, whisking continually until thickened. Stir in Parmesan cheese, nutmeg, salt, and pepper.
  • Preheat the oven to 375°F.
  • Pour about ½ cup white sauce in the bottom of a 9x13-inch oven-safe pan.
  • Layer lasagna noodles, spinach mixture, and white sauce, repeating two more times.
  • Top with final noodles, last of the white sauce, and remaining mozzarella cheese.
  • Cover with greased foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes.
  • Cool for at least 15 minutes prior to serving.

Notes

Feel free to add proteins like chicken or sausage or more herbs to the ricotta mixture for added flavor.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 554kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 27gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 18gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 122mgSodium: 638mgPotassium: 566mgFiber: 3gSugar: 8gVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 547mgIron: 3mg
Keyword cheese, Creamy Spinach and Mushroom Lasagna, lasagna, mushrooms, ricotta, spinach
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