Description
A comforting and flavorful take on traditional lasagna, featuring layers of creamy béchamel, ricotta, and sautéed vegetables.
Ingredients
- Lasagna Noodles
- Ricotta Cheese
- Mozzarella Cheese
- Parmesan Cheese
- Béchamel Sauce (4 tbsp butter, ¼ cup flour, 3 cups whole milk)
- White Button Mushrooms or Cremini
- Spinach or Zucchini
- Garlic
- Onions
- Fresh Basil and Parsley
Instructions
- Prepare the Béchamel Sauce: Melt butter, whisk in flour, gradually add milk, and season.
- Sauté the Vegetables: Heat olive oil, add onions and garlic, then mushrooms, and spinach until tender.
- Assemble the Lasagna: Layer béchamel, noodles, ricotta, sautéed veggies, mozzarella, then repeat layers.
- Bake: Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes, then remove foil and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes.
- Rest Before Serving: Let it sit for 10-15 minutes before slicing.
Notes
Be sure not to overcook the noodles; they should be al dente. Allow the lasagna to rest for perfect slicing.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: lasagna, comfort food, creamy, vegetarian, family recipe, pasta dish