Lasagna is a classic Italian dish that is enjoyed by people all over the world. It is a hearty and flavorful dish that is perfect for a special occasion or a simple weeknight meal. This article provides recipes for three different types of lasagna: a traditional beef lasagna, a vegetarian lasagna, and a mushroom lasagna.
The traditional beef lasagna is made with layers of pasta, ground beef, ricotta cheese, Parmesan cheese, and mozzarella cheese. The vegetarian lasagna is made with layers of pasta, vegetables, ricotta cheese, Parmesan cheese, and mozzarella cheese. The mushroom lasagna is made with layers of pasta, mushrooms, ricotta cheese, Parmesan cheese, and mozzarella cheese. All three lasagnas are baked in the oven until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
These lasagnas are all delicious and easy to make. They are perfect for a special occasion or a simple weeknight meal. So whether you are a meat-lover, a vegetarian, or a mushroom fan, there is a lasagna recipe in this article for you.
MUSHROOM LASAGNA
Two types of mushrooms and a hint of wine provide savory flavor to this creamy lasagna that feeds a crowd. -Gary Bachara, Wilson, North Carolina
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h25m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Cook noodles according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a Dutch oven, cook and stir the mushrooms and onion in oil until tender. Add the parsley, prosciutto, garlic and Italian seasoning; cook 2 minutes longer. Add wine; cook and stir until liquid is evaporated. Add tomatoes and heat through., Spread 1 cup sauce in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Layer with three noodles, 1-1/3 cups sauce, and a scant 1/4 cup each of mozzarella and Parmesan. Repeat layers twice. In a small bowl, combine the cream, milk and remaining cheeses; spoon over the top., Cover and bake at 350° for 30 minutes. Uncover; bake 10 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Let stand for 10 minutes before cutting.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 230 calories, Fat 11g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 25mg cholesterol, Sodium 279mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 10g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
HOME/MADE MUSHROOM LASAGNA
Monica Byrne, with her partner, Leisah Swenson, runs a tiny restaurant in Red Hook, Brooklyn, called Home/Made. A plurality of words that appear on the Home/Made menu: "cheese," "smoked," "bacon," "caramelized." Three of those four appear in Byrne's lasagna, leaving out only bacon, which would be a fine addition. She layers smoked mozzarella over a painting of rich, garlicky béchamel and sheets of pasta, then radicchio roasted into sweetness and tossed in sauce. Sautéed mushrooms add heft and loamy funkiness, and a mixture of Fontina and Gruyère add zing.
Provided by Sam Sifton
Categories dinner, main course
Time 2h
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350. Place a large sauté pan over medium-high heat and add 1/4 cup of the olive oil or herb oil. When it begins to shimmer, add half of the shallots and cook, stirring occasionally, until translucent. Add mushrooms and toss to coat, then cook until they begin to color but are still plump, approximately 12 to 15 minutes. Add white wine to deglaze pan and allow to cook down into a syrup, approximately 5 to 7 minutes. Put the mushrooms into a large bowl and reserve.
- Meanwhile, in another bowl, toss the radicchio with 1/4 cup olive oil or herb oil and season with salt and pepper. Spread the strips out onto a baking pan and place in the oven until the strips are lightly browned around the edges, approximately 15 minutes. Combine with mushrooms and reserve.
- Make the béchamel. Place a saucepan over medium heat and melt the butter. When it foams, add the rest of the shallots and cook until they begin to turn translucent. Add the garlic and stir to combine, then cook until the garlic has started to soften. Sprinkle flour over the top and stir to combine, then cook gently until the mixture has turned light brown and gives off a nutty scent, approximately 10 minutes. Add milk to the mixture, whisking all the while, until the sauce is thick and creamy. Add the nutmeg and 1/4 cup of grated Gruyère and 1/4 cup of grated Fontina, then stir to combine. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Reserve a cup of béchamel. Pour the rest over the mixture of mushrooms and radicchio, and stir to combine. Add truffle oil, if using.
- Assemble lasagna. Spread plain béchamel across the bottom of a 9- by-13-inch baking pan. Place a layer of lasagna sheets across the sauce, being careful not to overlap. Spread a generous layer of mushroom mixture on top of the pasta, and follow with some grated Fontina and Gruyère. Put another layer of pasta above the cheese, and top with smoked mozzarella. Repeat until the pasta is gone and the pan is full. Top with remaining cheeses and a generous amount of grated Parmesan. Cover with a buttered sheet of aluminum foil and place in the oven for 45 minutes. Remove foil and cook until top is golden and bubbling.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 814, UnsaturatedFat 26 grams, Carbohydrate 73 grams, Fat 42 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 33 grams, SaturatedFat 14 grams, Sodium 1006 milligrams, Sugar 13 grams, TransFat 0 grams
STUFFED MUSHROOM LASAGNA
Provided by Jeff Mauro, host of Sandwich King
Categories main-dish
Time 2h40m
Yield 8 to 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 22
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment.
- Brush the mushroom caps with 1 tablespoon of the olive oil, season both sides with salt and pepper and put on the prepared baking sheet with the interior sides down. Bake until shriveled and the liquid evaporates, about 30 minutes. Set aside to cool.
- Leave the oven on but lower the temperature to 375 degrees F.
- Add the cremini mushrooms, garlic and shallots to a food processor and pulse until the mixture is coarsely ground. Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Add the mushroom mixture and stir. Cook, stirring every couple minutes, until the mushrooms begin to caramelize, about 8 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Deglaze the pan with the Marsala and add the thyme. Set aside to cool.
- Once cool, whisk together the mushroom mixture, ricotta and Parmesan. Season with salt and pepper. Fill each mushroom cap evenly with the mixture.
- Spray the bottom of a 9-by-14-inch baking dish with cooking spray; spray one side of a piece of aluminum foil with the spray.
- Ladle a thin, even coating of the Lightened-Up Bechamel into the prepared baking dish. Top with 4 lasagna noodles, a third of the spinach and another layer of bechamel. Next, place 6 stuffed mushrooms evenly in 2 rows. Add a third of the sliced mozzarella followed by a layer of bechamel. Repeat with 4 more noodles, aother third of the spinach and then some bechamel. Place the remaining 6 stuffed mushrooms evenly in 2 rows and top with another third of the mozzarella and then some bechamel. Add the remaining noodles and spinach, then finally another layer of bechamel and the remaining mozzarella on top.
- Bake immediately, as the more time this sits, the more the shape and structure of the lasagna is compromised. Cover with the sprayed aluminum foil piece and bake on the middle rack until golden brown and bubbly, about 35 minutes. If you want extra golden brown cheese, place the lasagna in the broiler for a couple of minutes. Let the lasagna rest for at least 30 minutes before slicing with a sharp knife and scooping with a spatula. Garnish each slice with basil.
- Heat the oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the flour, whisking until smooth, and cook for about 1 1/2 minutes. Slowly add the milk while whisking constantly to prevent lumps. Bring to a low simmer and add the Parmesan, nutmeg and salt and pepper to taste. Set aside.
PORTOBELLO MUSHROOM LASAGNA
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil with 1 tablespoon salt and a splash of oil. Add the lasagna noodles and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Drain and set aside.
- For the white sauce, bring the milk to a simmer in a saucepan. Set aside. Melt 8 tablespoons (1 stick) of the butter in a large saucepan. Add the flour and cook for 1 minute over low heat, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon. Pour the hot milk into the butter-flour mixture all at once. Add 1 tablespoon salt, the pepper, and nutmeg, and cook over medium-low heat, stirring first with the wooden spoon and then with a whisk, for 3 to 5 minutes, until thick. Set aside off the heat.
- Separate the mushroom stems from the caps and discard the stems. Slice the caps 1/4-inch thick. Heat 2 tablespoons of oil and 2 tablespoons of the butter in a large (12-inch) saute pan. When the butter melts, add half the mushrooms, sprinkle with salt, and cook over medium heat for about 5 minutes, until the mushrooms are tender and they release some of their juices. If they become too dry, add a little more oil. Toss occasionally to make sure the mushrooms cook evenly. Repeat with the remaining mushrooms and set all the mushrooms aside.
- To assemble the lasagna, spread some of the sauce in the bottom of an 8 by 12 by 2-inch baking dish. Arrange a layer of noodles on top, then more sauce, then 1/3 of the mushrooms, and 1/4 cup grated Parmesan. Repeat 2 more times, layering noodles, sauce, mushrooms, and Parmesan. Top with a final layer of noodles and sauce, and sprinkle with the remaining Parmesan.
- Bake the lasagna for 45 minutes, or until the top is browned the sauce is bubbly and hot. Allow to sit at room temperature for 15 minutes and serve hot.
MUSHROOM LASAGNA
This lasagna tastes very rich, even though it really isn't. It combines an olive oil béchamel with a simple mushroom ragout and Parmesan cheese. I prefer no-boil lasagna noodles because they're lighter than regular lasagna noodles. But I still boil them because I think the results are better if they're cooked until they're flexible (a couple of minutes) first.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Categories dinner, sauces and gravies, main course
Time 1h30m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Place the dried mushrooms in a glass measuring cup and pour 2 cups boiling water over them. Let soak 30 minutes, while you prepare the other ingredients. Place a strainer over a bowl, line it with cheesecloth or paper towels, and drain the mushrooms. Squeeze the mushrooms over the strainer to extract all the flavorful juices. If using shiitakes, cut away and discard the stems. Then rinse the mushrooms, away from the bowl with the soaking liquid, until they are free of sand. Squeeze dry and set aside. Chop coarsely. Measure out 1 1/2 cups of the soaking liquid and set aside.
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large, heavy skillet over medium heat and add the shallots or onion. Cook, stirring often, until tender, 3 to 5 minutes. Add the garlic, stir together for about 30 seconds, then add the fresh and reconstituted mushrooms and salt to taste. Cook, stirring often, until the mushrooms begin to soften and to sweat, about 5 minutes. Add the wine and turn the heat to high. Cook, stirring, until the liquid boils down and glazes the mushrooms, 5 to 10 minutes. Add thyme and stir in the mushroom soaking liquid. Bring to a simmer, add salt, and cook over medium-high heat, stirring often, until the mushrooms are thoroughly tender and fragrant and the surrounding broth has reduced by a little more than half, about 10 to 15 minutes. Remove from the heat, stir in some freshly ground pepper, taste and adjust salt.
- Meanwhile, make the béchamel. Heat the oil over medium heat in a heavy saucepan. Add the shallot or onion and cook, stirring, until softened, about 3 minutes. Stir in the flour and cook, stirring, for about 3 minutes, until smooth and bubbling, but not browned. It should have the texture of wet sand. Whisk in the milk all at once and bring to a simmer, whisking all the while, until the mixture begins to thicken. Turn the heat to very low and simmer, stirring often with a whisk and scraping the bottom and edges of the pan with a rubber spatula, for 10 to 15 minutes, until the sauce is thick and has lost its raw-flour taste. Season with salt and pepper. Strain while hot into the pan with the mushrooms.
- Assemble the lasagna. Heat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Oil or butter a 2-quart rectangular baking dish. Bring a large pot of water to a boil, salt generously and add 3 or 4 lasagna noodles, just the number you need for one layer. Cook only until flexible, and using tongs or a skimmer, remove from the pan and set on a kitchen towel to drain. Spoon a thin layer of béchamel and mushrooms over the bottom of the dish. Top with a layer of noodles. Spread a ladleful of the mushroom/béchamel mixture over the noodles and top with a layer of Parmesan. Cook the next layer of noodles and continue to repeat the layers (I get three layers in my pan), ending with a layer of the mushroom/béchamel mixture topped with Parmesan. Cover with foil and place in the oven. Bake 30 minutes. Remove the foil, and if you want the edges of the noodles crispy and the top lightly browned, continue to bake uncovered for another 5 to 10 minutes. Serve hot or warm.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 403, UnsaturatedFat 8 grams, Carbohydrate 47 grams, Fat 15 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 18 grams, SaturatedFat 6 grams, Sodium 636 milligrams, Sugar 9 grams
SPECIAL MUSHROOM LASAGNA
This rich, cheesy recipe proves that casseroles can be both convenient and classy. If you want to take it even further, stir in fresh crabmeat. -Amanda Blair, Lebanon, Oregon
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 2h55m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 26
Steps:
- In a Dutch oven, melt 2 tablespoons butter over medium heat. Add mushrooms and onion; saute until tender. Add wine, four minced garlic cloves and minced onion; bring to a boil. Cook until liquid is absorbed, about 30 minutes. , Meanwhile, cook lasagna noodles according to package directions. In a large saucepan over medium heat, melt remaining butter. Stir in next five ingredients and remaining garlic until blended; gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, 1-2 minutes. Stir in next six ingredients until blended. Remove from heat., Preheat oven to 350°. Drain lasagna noodles. Spread 1 cup cream cheese sauce in a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Layer with three noodles, 1 cup sauce, a third of the mushroom mixture and 2/3 cup Parmesan cheese. Repeat layers, adding crabmeat, if desired, between mushrooms and Parmesan. Layer with three more noodles, 1 cup sauce, remaining mushroom mixture and remaining Parmesan cheese. Top with remaining noodles and sauce., For crumb topping, pulse baguette, cheese and butter in a food processor until finely chopped. Stir in chives. Sprinkle over lasagna. Bake, covered, about 50 minutes. Uncover; bake until bubbly, 5-10 minutes longer. Let stand 10 minutes before cutting.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 423 calories, Fat 22g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 60mg cholesterol, Sodium 616mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 17g protein.
CREAMY MUSHROOM LASAGNE
Let mushrooms take centre stage in this veggie lasagne. A mixture of porcini, chestnut, oyster and shiitake mushrooms makes this rich ragu earthy and deeply savoury
Provided by Good Food team
Categories Dinner
Time 2h20m
Number Of Ingredients 21
Steps:
- For the ragu, put the dried porcini mushrooms in a heatproof mug and cover with 125ml boiling water from the kettle. Set aside. Finely chop the chestnut mushrooms or blitz in a food processor to fine pieces.
- Heat the oil in a large saucepan or flameproof casserole over a high heat and fry the onions, carrots and chopped chestnut mushrooms with a pinch of salt for 15 mins until the water released by the mushrooms has evaporated, stirring now and then. The mushrooms should be a deep brown colour and the other veg should be soft and slightly coloured.
- Add the mixed mushrooms, garlic and most of the thyme, and cook for another 5 mins until the mushrooms have started to soften. Drain the rehydrated porcini, add the soaking liquid to the pan, then finely chop the porcini and add that too. Stir in the wine, passata, ketchup and paprika to combine. Simmer for 25 mins until the ragu has reduced and is thick enough to coat the back of a spoon. Season generously with sea salt flakes and a grinding of black pepper.
- Meanwhile, make the béchamel. Melt the butter in a saucepan over a medium heat, then add the bay and cook for a minute. Scatter in the flour and stir until you have a sticky paste. Add the milk in stages, whisking between each addition until you have a thick sauce. Reduce the heat to low and cook for 3-4 mins, stirring occasionally until the sauce is thick enough to coat a spoon. Remove the bay, then mix in the crème fraîche, a generous grating of nutmeg and seasoning.
- Heat the oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Rub the olive oil over the base and sides of a large ceramic baking dish (ours was 35 x 20 x 6cm). Arrange a layer of lasagne sheets in the base (you may need to break them so they fit), then spoon over a layer of the mushroom ragu, drizzle with some of the béchamel, and scatter over a handful of the mozzarella. Repeat until you have used all the ragu and the final layer of lasagne sheets, then smooth over a thick layer of béchamel. Sprinkle over the remaining mozzarella and bake for 40-45 mins until the filling is bubbling and the top is golden. Leave to rest for 10 mins, then sprinkle with the remaining thyme leaves before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 426 calories, Fat 18 grams fat, SaturatedFat 9 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 44 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 9 grams sugar, Fiber 6 grams fiber, Protein 16 grams protein, Sodium 0.5 milligram of sodium
HOME-STYLE MUSHROOM LASAGNA
From the March 1998 Milk Calendar, it is a little time-consuming to prepare but the end result is so good, it is worth it.
Provided by Irmgard
Categories Cheese
Time 1h5m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
- In a large frying pan, melt 2 tablespoons of the butter.
- Add the mushrooms and cook over medium-high heat until tender; drain.
- Stir together the mushrooms and 1 cup of the pasta sauce; set aside.
- To make the bechamel sauce, melt the remaining butter in a small saucepan; add the flour, stirring to blend well.
- Add the milk, nutmeg and salt and cook over medium heat, stirring until thickened.
- Remove from the heat; set aside.
- In a bowl, stir together the ricotta, basil, 1 cup mozzarella, 1/4 cup parmesan and 1 cup of the bechamel sauce.
- To assemble, spread 1 cup of the remaining pasta sauce in the bottom of a 9" x 13" lasagna dish.
- Arrange a layer of 5 noodles over the sauce, overlapping slightly to the pan edges.
- Spread the ricotta mixture evenly over the noodles and repeat with another layer of noodles.
- Top with the mushrooms and last layer of lasagna noodles.
- Spread with the remaining pasta sauce, covering the noodles completely and drizzle with bechamel sauce.
- Top with the remaining mozzarella and parmesan.
- Cover with foil and bake for 35 minutes or until the noodles are tender.
- Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes or until golden.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 730.4, Fat 35.8, SaturatedFat 20.4, Cholesterol 110.4, Sodium 1269.3, Carbohydrate 67.2, Fiber 2.9, Sugar 12.6, Protein 35
Tips:
- Prep your Mushrooms Properly: Before cooking, clean and slice your mushrooms evenly. This ensures they cook evenly and absorb the flavors of the other ingredients.
- Use a Variety of Mushrooms: Don't limit yourself to one type of mushroom. Experiment with different varieties like shiitake, cremini, or oyster mushrooms to add depth and texture to your lasagna.
- Sauté the Mushrooms: Sautéing the mushrooms in butter or olive oil enhances their flavor and gives them a slightly crispy texture.
- Make a Flavorful Béchamel Sauce: The béchamel sauce is a key component of lasagna. Use whole milk or cream for a richer flavor, and season it well with salt, pepper, and nutmeg.
- Layer the Lasagna Properly: Start with a layer of sauce, then noodles, mushrooms, cheese, and repeat. Finish with a layer of sauce and cheese.
- Bake Until Golden Brown: Bake the lasagna in a preheated oven until the top is golden brown and bubbly. This usually takes around 30-40 minutes.
- Let it Rest: Before slicing and serving, let the lasagna rest for about 10 minutes. This allows the flavors to meld and the lasagna to set.
Conclusion:
With its combination of savory mushrooms, creamy béchamel sauce, and layers of cheese, this Homestyle Mushroom Lasagna is a hearty and comforting dish that's perfect for any occasion. The tips provided in this summary will help you create a delicious and memorable lasagna that your family and friends will love. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and get ready to indulge in a culinary masterpiece!
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