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Creamy Spinach Mushroom White Lasagna

A meatless white lasagna layered with garlicky mushrooms, spinach, creamy béchamel, and three cheeses for a cozy weeknight dinner.
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 420

Ingredients
  

  • 9-12 lasagna noodles pre-cooked or oven-ready
  • 3 cup spinach fresh, or frozen, thawed and drained
  • 2 cup mushrooms sliced, cremini or button
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 clove garlic minced
  • 3 cup whole milk
  • 0.25 cup butter
  • 0.25 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup ricotta cheese
  • 1.5 cup mozzarella cheese shredded
  • 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese grated
  • 1 salt and pepper to taste
  • 0.25 tsp nutmeg optional
  • 1 fresh parsley for garnish, optional

Equipment

  • 9x13 baking dish
  • Saucepan
  • whisk
  • Box grater
  • large skillet

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with oil or butter.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sliced mushrooms and sauté for 5-7 minutes, until browned and tender.
  3. Stir in the spinach and cook until wilted, or just heated through if using frozen. Season with salt and pepper and set the mixture aside.
  4. Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in flour and cook for 1-2 minutes until light golden, watching closely so it doesn't burn.
  5. Gradually whisk in the milk until smooth. Bring to a simmer and cook 5-7 minutes until thickened, then season with salt, pepper, and nutmeg if using.
  6. Spread a thin layer of béchamel on the bottom of the baking dish and lay down a layer of lasagna noodles.
  7. Top with some of the spinach-mushroom mixture, dollops of ricotta, and a sprinkle of mozzarella and Parmesan. Repeat the layering until you run out, ending with noodles, béchamel, and the remaining mozzarella and Parmesan.
  8. Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove the foil and bake uncovered another 10-15 minutes, until the top is golden and bubbly.
  9. Let the lasagna rest for 10 minutes before slicing. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired and serve warm.

Notes

Can be assembled and refrigerated up to 24 hours before baking. Freezes well before or after baking, tightly wrapped, for up to 2 months. Reheat in a 350°F oven for the best texture.