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Creamy Spinach and Mushroom Lasagna – Rich & Comforting

Creamy Spinach and Mushroom Lasagna is layered with spinach, mushrooms, and rich white sauce.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Course dinner
Cuisine Italian-inspired

Ingredients
  

  • 8 tablespoons unsalted butter divided (plus more for greasing)
  • 3 medium garlic cloves minced
  • 2 pounds fresh spinach leaves roughly chopped
  • 2 cups heavy cream divided
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 pound cottage cheese
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley divided
  • 15 sheets no-boil lasagna noodles
  • 24 ounces mushrooms button, cremini, or shiitake, finely chopped
  • 2 medium shallots finely chopped
  • 2 teaspoons minced fresh thyme
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 12 ounces whole milk mozzarella grated, divided
  • 2 ounces Parmigiano-Reggiano grated

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the Oven
  • Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Position rack in upper-middle.
  • Cook the Spinach
  • Melt 3 tablespoons butter in a large saucepan. Add garlic and cook 30 seconds. Add spinach in batches until wilted. Stir in 1 cup heavy cream. Simmer 15 minutes until thickened. Add nutmeg, salt, and pepper.
  • Prepare Cottage Cheese Mixture
  • In a food processor, blend cottage cheese, egg, and 6 tablespoons parsley until smooth like ricotta. Combine with spinach mixture in a large bowl.
  • Soften Noodles
  • Soak lasagna noodles in warm water for 15 minutes. Drain and lay flat to dry.
  • Cook Mushroom Mixture
  • In the same pot, melt 3 tablespoons butter. Add mushrooms and cook until liquid evaporates, about 10 minutes. Add shallots and thyme; cook 2 minutes. Stir in soy sauce and lemon juice. Add remaining heavy cream and simmer 3 minutes. Season to taste.
  • Make Cheese Sauce
  • Melt remaining 2 tablespoons butter. Whisk in flour and cook until lightly golden. Slowly whisk in milk until smooth. Simmer until thickened. Remove from heat and stir in 2/3 of mozzarella and all Parmesan. Season to taste.
  • Assemble the Creamy Spinach and Mushroom Lasagna
  • Butter a 8x13-inch baking dish. Spread 1 cup cheese sauce on bottom. Layer 3 noodles, half mushroom mixture, 3 noodles, half spinach mixture, 3 noodles. Repeat layers ending with noodles. Pour remaining cheese sauce over top. Sprinkle remaining mozzarella.
  • Bake
  • Bake for 20 minutes until bubbling. Broil 3–5 minutes until lightly browned.
  • Rest and Serve
  • Cool 10 minutes before slicing. Garnish with parsley.

Notes

  • Swap cottage cheese with ricotta if preferred.