Creamy Spinach & Mushroom Lasagna

Creamy Spinach & Mushroom Lasagna 🍄🧀🌿

Layers of silky béchamel, sautéed mushrooms, garlicky spinach, and melted cheese make this vegetarian lasagna rich, comforting, and utterly irresistible.

Ingredients (Serves 8)

For the Mushrooms & Spinach:

• 2 tbsp olive oil

• 1 lb (450g) cremini or button mushrooms, sliced

• 4 cloves garlic, minced

• 5 cups fresh spinach (or 10 oz frozen, thawed & squeezed dry)

• ½ tsp salt

• ¼ tsp black pepper

• ¼ tsp nutmeg (optional)

For the Béchamel Sauce:

• 4 tbsp unsalted butter

• ¼ cup all-purpose flour

• 3 cups whole milk, warmed

• ½ tsp salt

• ¼ tsp nutmeg

• 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese

For Assembly:

• 12 lasagna noodles (oven-ready or boiled)

• 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

• ½ cup ricotta cheese (optional, for extra creaminess)

For Garnish:

• Fresh basil or parsley

• Red pepper flakes

Instructions

1. Sauté Mushrooms & Spinach

• Heat oil in a skillet. Cook mushrooms until golden (~5 mins).

• Add garlic, spinach, salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Cook until spinach wilts (~2 mins). Set aside.

2. Make the Béchamel

• Melt butter in a saucepan. Whisk in flour to form a paste.

• Gradually add warm milk, whisking until smooth. Simmer for 3–5 mins until thickened.

• Stir in Parmesan, salt, and nutmeg. Remove from heat.

3. Assemble the Lasagna

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×13″ baking dish.

2. Spread ½ cup béchamel on the bottom. Layer:

   • 4 noodles (slightly overlapping)

   • ⅓ mushroom-spinach mix

   • ⅓ béchamel

   • ½ cup mozzarella

   • Repeat twice, ending with noodles, béchamel, and mozzarella on top.

3. Dot with ricotta (if using).

4. Bake & Serve

• Cover with foil; bake for 25 mins.

• Uncover; bake 15–20 mins until bubbly and golden.

• Let rest 10 mins before slicing. Garnish with fresh herbs.

Tips for Success

🌿 Vegetable swaps: Try kale or roasted butternut squash.
🧀 Extra richness: Add a layer of goat cheese.
🍝 Gluten-free? Use GF noodles and a GF flour blend for the béchamel.

Why You’ll Love This

✅ Decadent but balanced—creamy without being heavy.
✅ Meal-prep friendly—tastes even better the next day!
✅ Impressive for guests (yet secretly easy).

Pair with: A crisp green salad and garlic bread.

Want a vegan version? Use plant-based butter, milk, and cheese! 🌱

Need a time-saver? Use no-boil noodles and pre-sliced mushrooms. 😊