Ingredients
- 9 lasagna noodles
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 10 ounces baby bella mushrooms, sliced
- 10 ounces fresh spinach
- 2 cups ricotta cheese
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 cups whole milk
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
Feel free to substitute baby bella mushrooms with button mushrooms or add some red pepper flakes for a bit of heat. The beauty of cooking is making it your own, just like my abuela did with her traditional recipes.
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Cook the lasagna noodles according to the package instructions, then drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Add the garlic and sliced mushrooms to the skillet. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the mushrooms are browned and softened, approximately 7-8 minutes.
- Stir in the fresh spinach and cook until wilted, about 3 minutes. Season with salt, pepper, and oregano. Remove from heat and set aside.
- In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Whisk in the flour and cook for 1 minute.
- Slowly whisk in the milk, stirring constantly until the mixture is smooth and thickens, about 5 minutes. Add the nutmeg, and season with salt and pepper.
- In a large bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, half of the Parmesan cheese, and 1 cup of mozzarella cheese. Mix well.
- To assemble the lasagna, spread a small amount of the cream sauce on the bottom of a 9×13 inch baking dish. Place three lasagna noodles on top.
- Spread half of the ricotta mixture over the noodles, followed by half of the spinach and mushroom mixture, and then a third of the remaining cream sauce.
- Repeat the layers, ending with the last three lasagna noodles, the remaining cream sauce, and the rest of the mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
- Cover with foil and bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until the top is golden and bubbly.
- Let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
This dish is a labor of love, much like the meals I helped my abuela prepare. Remember, the key is in the layering and embracing the aromas that fill your kitchen as it bakes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: International