Creamy White Lasagna Recipe with Spinach and Mushrooms
Ingredients
White bechamel alfredo Sauce
- 8 Tbsp8 Tbsp8 Tbsp Unsalted Butter
- 2 Tbsp2 Tbsp2 Tbsp Garlic, minced
- .5 cup.5 cup.5 cup All Purpose Flour
- 1 quart1 quart1 quart Half and Half
- 2 cups2 cups2 cups Whole Milk
- 1 cup1 cup1 cup Parmesan Cheese, grated
- 2 tsp2 tsp2 tsp Kosher Salt
- .5 tsp.5 tsp.5 tsp Black Pepper
- .5 tsp.5 tsp.5 tsp ground Nutmeg
Ricotta Cheese Filling
- 2 Tbsp2 Tbsp2 Tbsp Olive Oil
- 8 oz8 oz8 oz Baby Bella Mushrooms, sliced
- 3 Tbsp3 Tbsp3 Tbsp Garlic, minced
- 6 cups6 cups6 cups Baby Spinach
- 32 oz32 oz32 oz Ricotta
- 1 cup1 cup1 cup Parmesan Cheese, grated
- 222 Eggs
- .5 tsp.5 tsp.5 tsp Kosher Salt
- .25 tsp.25 tsp.25 tsp Black Pepper
Assembly
- 999 Lasagna Noodles, oven-ready
- 3 cups3 cups3 cups Mozzarella Cheese, shredded
- 1 cup1 cup1 cup Parmesan Cheese, grated
Process
White Bechamel Alfredo Sauce
- Melt the butter in a large saucepan or skillet over medium heat until it stops foaming. Add the garlic and saute for 1 minute.
- Sprinkle the flour evenly over the butter and garlic and whisk until it is absorbed completely. Continue to whisk and cook for 1 more minute.
- Slowly pour in the half and half and milk while whisking constantly until it is combined. Continue to whisk and cook for 2-3 minutes until the mixture thickens.
- Remove the sauce from the heat and mix in the parmesan cheese, salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Set aside.
Ricotta Cheese Filling
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat and then add the mushrooms. Saute for 3-4 minutes until the mushrooms are softened and lightly browned.
- Add the minced garlic and fresh spinach and cook for 1-2 more minutes until the spinach is wilted. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine the ricotta, mozzarella, parmesan, eggs, salt and pepper and mix until smooth.
- Add the sauteed mushrooms and spinach to the cheese mixture and mix to combine.
Assembly
- Preheat the oven to 375˚ and grease a deep 9x13 casserole or lasagna pan with olive oil or baking spray.
- Add one to two cups of the white sauce to the bottom of the pan and spread it around to cover.
- Add three of the lasagna noodles on top and then spread one third of the ricotta cheese mixture over the noodles. Top with one third of the shredded mozzarella cheese and one third of the grated parmesan cheese.
- Add half of the remaining white sauce on top and then repeat with another layer of noodles, another third of the ricotta cheese, and another third of both mozzarella and parmesan cheese.
- Add the remaining white sauce and finish with the third layer of noodles, the remaining ricotta cheese mixture, and the remaining mozzarella and parmesan cheese.
- Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for 50 minutes in the preheated oven. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes to brown the cheese.
- Let the lasagna rest for at least 15 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
Noodles - Fresh pasta or regular lasagna noodles can be used instead of no-boil or oven-ready noodles. Fresh pasta does not need to be cooked prior to layering. Regular noodles should be cooked until al dente before layering. Sauce - Replace the white sauce with 6 cups of store-bought alfredo sauce. Red sauce can be substituted or mixed half and half with the white sauce for a different variety. Cheese - Substitute or mix the parmesan with pecorino romano, asiago, or fontina cheese. Flip on the broiler for a few minutes at the end of cooking to brown the cheese extra. Vegetables - Broccoli, rapini, asparagus, broccolini, or artichokes can be substituted or mixed with spinach and mushrooms. Gluten-Free - Use a gluten-free flour substitute in the sauce and gluten-free noodles. Make Ahead - Make the filling and sauce up to 3 days ahead of time and store cooled and covered in the refrigerator. Fully assemble the lasagna up until cooking time and wrap it in plastic wrap. Store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or also cover the dish in foil and freeze for up to 2 months. Frozen lasagna should be fully defrosted in the refrigerator. Baking times will be slightly longer. Leftovers - Keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-5 days. Reheat in the microwave or oven until warmed through.
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About This Recipe
This is our estimate based on online research. | |
Calories: | 768 |
Fat: | 48 g |
Carbohydrates: | 50 g |
Protein: | 46 g |
Cholesterol: | 136 g |
Sodium: | 1081 mg |
Fiber: | 3 g |
Sugars: | 8 g |
Sugar Alcohol: | 0 g |
Calculated per serving. |
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