Mushroom Spinach Lasagna
A delicious and healthy Mushroom Spinach Lasagna recipe layered with creamy cheeses and vegetables.
Equipment
- Casserole Dish For baking the lasagna.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 8 ounces mushrooms sliced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 1/2 cups pasta sauce
- 8 ounces no-boil lasagna noodles about 8-10
- 1 1/2 cups small curd cottage cheese
- 2 cups spinach
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated vegetarian parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped walnuts optional, for topping
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a casserole dish, combine the sliced mushrooms with olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Toss to coat. Tip: Make sure the mushrooms are well-coated to enhance their flavor.
- Bake the mushrooms in the preheated oven for about 10 minutes. Once done, set aside and drain any excess liquid from the dish.
- Pour about half of the pasta sauce into the bottom of the casserole dish.
- Lay 3-4 lasagna noodles on top of the sauce, breaking them in half if needed. Press each noodle down so they are covered with about 1/4 inch of sauce.
- Spread half of the cottage cheese over the noodles. Tip: Use a spatula to evenly distribute the cheese for better layering.
- Layer half of the baked mushrooms and half of the spinach on top.
- Sprinkle half of the shredded mozzarella and half of the grated parmesan over the spinach.
- Repeat steps 4-8 with the remaining ingredients, creating another layer.
- If desired, sprinkle chopped walnuts on top for added crunch.
- Cover the casserole dish with a lid or aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes.
- Remove the cover and bake for an additional 15 minutes, until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Allow the lasagna to cool for 5-10 minutes before serving. Tip: This helps the layers set, making it easier to slice.
Notes
For a heartier dish, consider adding cooked ground beef or other vegetables. Feel free to substitute the spinach with other greens like kale or Swiss chard.