Creamy White Lasagna Recipe with Spinach and Mushrooms (Edit recipe)

This creamy white lasagna with spinach and mushrooms is one of the best vegetarian lasagna recipes. A creamy white béchamel sauce is layered with lasagna noodles and seasoned ricotta cheese mixture with spinach and mushrooms. The perfect homemade lasagna for Christmas Eve!
40 minutes
1 hour
Difficulty:
Intermediate
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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
Calculated per serving.

Serves: 12

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Ingredients

White bechamel alfredo Sauce

Ricotta Cheese Filling

Assembly

Process

Note, these instructions are written assuming the standard serving size, since you have modified the number of servings, these steps may need to be modified for best results

White Bechamel Alfredo Sauce

  1. Melt the butter in a large saucepan or skillet over medium heat until it stops foaming. Add the garlic and saute for 1 minute.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. Remove the sauce from the heat and mix in the parmesan cheese, salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Set aside.

Ricotta Cheese Filling

  1. 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.
  2. Add the minced garlic and fresh spinach and cook for 1-2 more minutes until the spinach is wilted. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, combine the ricotta, mozzarella, parmesan, eggs, salt and pepper and mix until smooth.
  4. Add the sauteed mushrooms and spinach to the cheese mixture and mix to combine.

Assembly

  1. Preheat the oven to 375˚ and grease a deep 9x13 casserole or lasagna pan with olive oil or baking spray.
  2. Add one to two cups of the white sauce to the bottom of the pan and spread it around to cover.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. 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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