Ingredients
For the Filling:
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/2 cup white onion or shallot, finely diced
6 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon kosher salt + black pepper to taste
8 oz white mushrooms, finely chopped
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
16 oz frozen spinach, thawed and drained
30 oz whole milk ricotta cheese
1/2 cup Parmigiano Reggiano, finely grated
2 large eggs
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
8 oz low moisture mozzarella cheese, shredded (divided)
1 lb lasagna noodles (about 20 noodles)
For the White Sauce:
5 tablespoons unsalted butter
5 tablespoons flour
5 cups whole milk, room temperature
1/2 cup Parmigiano Reggiano, finely grated
1 teaspoon kosher salt + black pepper to taste
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Instructions
Thaw spinach and squeeze out moisture using a steamer basket or cheesecloth.
Cook lasagna noodles until al dente. Rinse and lay flat on parchment paper with a drizzle of olive oil.
In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Sauté onions with salt and pepper for 2–3 minutes. Add garlic, then mushrooms and Italian seasoning. Cook until moisture evaporates, 7–10 minutes. Stir in drained spinach. Let cool.
In a bowl, mix ricotta, Parmesan, eggs, half the mozzarella, and parsley. Combine with cooled mushroom-spinach mixture.
For the béchamel: melt butter in a saucepan, whisk in flour to form a roux. Gradually whisk in milk until thickened. Remove from heat, stir in Parmesan, nutmeg, salt, and pepper.
Preheat oven to 375°F.
Spread ½ cup white sauce in a 9×13-inch pan. Layer noodles, 1/3 ricotta mixture, ½ cup white sauce. Repeat layers 2 more times.
Top with final noodles, remaining white sauce, and mozzarella. Cover with greased foil.
Bake 30 minutes covered, then 10 minutes uncovered until bubbly and golden. Broil briefly if needed.
Cool for 15 minutes before serving.
Notes
Add cooked chicken or sausage for extra protein.
Oil noodles to prevent sticking.
Feel free to add herbs like basil or oregano to the ricotta mix.
Béchamel should coat the back of a spoon; adjust consistency with milk or roux.
Artichokes or broccoli make great veggie add-ins — just pre-cook them first.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cooling Time:: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main course
- Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
- Diet: Vegetarian