Here’s a rich, vegetarian-friendly Creamy Mushroom and Spinach Lasagna recipe — layers of tender noodles, earthy mushrooms, spinach, and creamy cheese sauce.
Ingredients (serves 6–8)
For the filling:
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 500 g (1 lb) mushrooms, sliced
- 4 cups fresh spinach (or frozen, thawed and drained)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 tsp dried thyme or Italian herbs
For the cheese sauce:
- 3 tbsp butter
- 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 3 cups milk (whole or 2%)
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg (optional)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Other ingredients:
- 9–12 lasagna noodles (pre-cooked or no-boil)
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven
- Set oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Cook the filling
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet. Sauté onion and garlic until translucent.
- Add mushrooms, salt, pepper, and thyme; cook until mushrooms release their liquid and it evaporates.
- Stir in spinach and cook until wilted (or heated through if using frozen). Remove from heat.
- Make the cheese sauce
- In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour and cook for 1–2 minutes.
- Gradually whisk in milk until smooth. Cook, stirring, until thickened.
- Add Parmesan, nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Remove from heat.
- Assemble the lasagna
- Spread a thin layer of cheese sauce on the bottom of the baking dish.
- Layer noodles, mushroom-spinach mixture, cheese sauce, and mozzarella. Repeat until all ingredients are used, finishing with mozzarella on top.
- Bake
- Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake another 15–20 minutes until bubbly and golden on top.
- Rest and serve
- Let the lasagna rest for 10 minutes before slicing to set the layers.
✅ Tips:
- Add ricotta cheese between layers for extra creaminess.
- Use a mix of mushrooms (button, cremini, shiitake) for deeper flavor.
- Sprinkle extra Parmesan or breadcrumbs on top for a crispier finish.
I can also give a vegan version that’s creamy using cashew sauce and plant-based cheese if you want to try that.
Do you want me to give the vegan version?
