Description
A rich and comforting white lasagna layered with creamy béchamel sauce, sautéed mushrooms, herbs, and melty cheese, creating a luxurious twist on classic lasagna.
Ingredients
Scale
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- 10–12 lasagna noodles (no-boil or regular, cooked)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- 4 cups sliced mushrooms (cremini, button, or mixed)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp dried thyme or 1 tbsp fresh thyme
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 cups ricotta cheese
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- White Sauce (Béchamel):
- 4 tbsp butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 cups whole milk
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Heat olive oil and butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add onions and cook until soft.
- Add sliced mushrooms, garlic, thyme, salt, and pepper. Cook until mushrooms are tender and liquid has evaporated. Set aside.
- Prepare the béchamel: In a saucepan, melt butter, then whisk in flour until smooth. Slowly add milk, whisking constantly until thickened. Season with salt, pepper, and nutmeg if using.
- In a bowl, mix ricotta with 1/2 cup Parmesan and 1 cup mozzarella.
- Spread a thin layer of béchamel in the baking dish. Add a layer of lasagna noodles.
- Top with ricotta mixture, then mushroom mixture, then a layer of béchamel, followed by mozzarella.
- Repeat layers until ingredients are used, finishing with béchamel and the remaining mozzarella and Parmesan on top.
- Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake another 15–20 minutes until golden and bubbling.
- Let rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Add spinach or kale to the mushroom mix for extra greens.
- Use mixed wild mushrooms for deeper flavor.
- Lasagna holds its shape better if rested before slicing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg