Creamy Spinach & Mushroom Lasagna

A delicious and comforting lasagna filled with creamy ricotta, sautéed mushrooms, and fresh spinach. Perfect for a family dinner or special occasion!

Ingredients:

• 12 lasagna noodles, cooked according to package instructions

• 2 tablespoons olive oil

• 2 cups mushrooms, sliced

• 4 cups fresh spinach, chopped

• 3 cups ricotta cheese

• 1 egg

• 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided

• 2 cups marinara sauce (store-bought or homemade)

• ½ teaspoon salt

• ½ teaspoon black pepper

• ½ teaspoon garlic powder

• ¼ teaspoon nutmeg (optional)

• ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional, for topping)

Instructions:

1. Preheat Oven & Prepare Ingredients

• Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).

• Cook lasagna noodles according to package instructions, drain, and set aside.

2. Sauté Mushrooms & Spinach

• Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

• Add mushrooms and sauté for 4-5 minutes until softened.

• Add chopped spinach and cook for 2-3 minutes until wilted. Remove from heat.

3. Prepare Ricotta Mixture

• In a bowl, combine:

  • Ricotta cheese

  • 1 egg

  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese

  • Salt, pepper, garlic powder, and nutmeg (if using)

• Mix well until smooth.

4. Assemble the Lasagna

• In a 9×13-inch baking dish, spread ½ cup marinara sauce on the bottom.

• Layer in this order:

  1. 4 lasagna noodles (slightly overlapping)

  2. ½ ricotta mixture

  3. ½ mushroom-spinach mixture

  4. ½ cup marinara sauce

  5. ½ cup mozzarella cheese

• Repeat layers:

  1. 4 lasagna noodles

  2. Remaining ricotta mixture

  3. Remaining mushroom-spinach mixture

  4. ½ cup marinara sauce

  5. ½ cup mozzarella cheese

• Top with the last 4 lasagna noodles, remaining ½ cup marinara sauce, and remaining ½ cup mozzarella cheese.

• Sprinkle Parmesan cheese on top (optional).

5. Bake

• Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes.

• Remove foil and bake for another 10-15 minutes until bubbly and golden.

6. Rest & Serve

• Let lasagna rest for 10 minutes before slicing.

• Serve warm and enjoy!

This Creamy Spinach & Mushroom Lasagna is rich, cheesy, and packed with flavor. Perfect with a side salad and garlic bread! 🍽️🧀