Best 5 Microwave Lasagna With Spinach Mushrooms And Three Cheeses Recipes

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Unveiling a culinary masterpiece that effortlessly combines convenience with gourmet flavors, our microwave lasagna is a symphony of delectable ingredients harmoniously melded together. This modern take on a classic Italian dish features layers of tender lasagna noodles, a savory spinach and mushroom filling, and a luscious three-cheese blend, all enveloped in a rich and flavorful tomato sauce. Additionally, we present two more lasagna recipes crafted with unique ingredients and cooking methods – the Air Fryer Lasagna, a healthier alternative with a crispy twist, and the Traditional Lasagna, a timeless recipe perfected over generations. Each recipe caters to diverse preferences and dietary needs, offering a delightful lasagna experience for every palate.

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SPINACH AND MUSHROOM LASAGNA



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 4h35m

Yield SERVES: 6 to 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 15-ounce containers part-skim ricotta cheese
1 10-ounce package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
8 ounces cremini mushrooms, sliced
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley or basil
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1 1/2 pounds part-skim mozzarella cheese, shredded (about 6 cups)
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese (about 1 ounce)
1 32-ounce jar marinara sauce
12 to 18 lasagna noodles (not no-boil)

Steps:

  • Stir the ricotta, spinach, mushrooms, parsley, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper in a large bowl. In a medium bowl, combine the mozzarella and parmesan.
  • Spread about 1/2 cup marinara sauce in a thin layer in a 6-quart slow cooker. Cover with a single layer of uncooked lasagna noodles (4 to 6 noodles), breaking them as needed to fit. Spread half of the ricotta mixture over the noodles. Top with about one-third of the remaining sauce, then sprinkle with about one-third of the mozzarella mixture. Repeat the layers (noodles, ricotta, sauce, mozzarella mixture). Top with the remaining noodles, then the remaining sauce and mozzarella mixture.
  • Cover and cook on low, 4 hours. Uncover and let rest 15 minutes so the excess liquid is absorbed.

OUR FAVORITE LASAGNA WITH SAUSAGE, SPINACH, AND THREE CHEESES



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This perennial favorite has just the right mix of hearty sausage, vibrant spinach, and a perfectly balanced three-cheese blend. With a quick-cooking sauce and no-fuss, no-boil noodles, the assembly is easy, and one pan feeds a large crowd.

Provided by Rhoda Boone

Categories     Bake     Kid-Friendly     Spinach     Noodle     Dinner     Pasta     Sausage     Casserole/Gratin     Cheese Week     Frankenrecipe     Small Plates

Yield Makes 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 26

For the sauce:
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 pound sweet Italian sausage, casings removed
1 medium onion, chopped
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
4 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon red-pepper flakes, plus more to taste
2 tablespoons tomato paste
Two 28-ounce cans whole tomatoes
2 teaspoons dried oregano
For the filling:
Two 15-ounce containers part-skim ricotta cheese
1 1/2 cups packed basil leaves
1/2 cup grated Parmesan (about 2 ounces)
2 large egg yolks
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
For the assembly:
2 10-ounce packages frozen chopped spinach, thawed, or 1 1/2 pounds fresh spinach, steamed
Pinch kosher salt
Vegetable-oil cooking spray
9 no-boil lasagna noodles (such as Barilla)
1 pound fresh mozzarella, grated (about 4 cups)
Special equipment:
9 x 13 x 2-inch baking dish, preferably glass

Steps:

  • Preparation:
  • Position the rack in the upper third of the oven and preheat to 375°F.
  • Make the sauce:
  • In a large pot over medium-high heat, heat the oil. Add the sausage, onion and 3/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper; cook, breaking up sausage with a wooden spoon, until browned and cooked through, 8 to 10 minutes. Reduce heat to medium and add garlic, red-pepper flakes, and tomato paste; cook, stirring often, until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes more. Add tomatoes (along with their juice) and oregano; bring to a simmer, and cook, breaking up the tomatoes with a wooden spoon until in small pieces, about 5 minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning, adding more red-pepper flakes if desired.
  • Make the filling:
  • In the bowl of a food processor, combine all of the filling ingredients and process until mostly smooth.
  • Assemble the lasagna:
  • Squeeze the spinach in a paper towel or clean dishcloth until very dry. Transfer to a bowl and season with a pinch of salt.
  • Coat baking dish with cooking spray and spread the bottom with 2 cups sauce. Top with a layer of three noodles, then a third of the ricotta mixture (about 1 1/3 cups), and a third of the spinach (about 2/3 cup). Sprinkle with 1 cup grated mozzarella.
  • Repeat twice more, skipping the mozzarella on the third layer. Top the lasagna with the remaining sauce. Sprinkle the remaining 2 cups mozzarella in clusters so some of the sauce peeks through.
  • Place the baking pan on a rimmed baking sheet. Lightly spray a piece of foil with cooking spray, cover the lasagna, and bake for 45 minutes. Remove the foil and continue baking until lightly browned and bubbly, about 20 minutes more. Let cool at least 10 minutes before serving.
  • DO AHEAD: The sauce can be prepared up to 2 days in advance and refrigerated. The filling can be prepared up to 1 day in advance and refrigerated.

SPINACH, MUSHROOM, AND FOUR CHEESE LASAGNA



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h50m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 (20-ounce) package fresh spinach, tough stems removed and washed
5 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/4 cup minced shallots
2 teaspoons minced garlic
3/4 pound portobello mushrooms, stems removed and sliced (about 3 large)
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
4 cups whole milk
1/8 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
2 1/2 cups grated Parmesan
15 ounces fresh ricotta
1 1/2 cups grated Fontina or provolone
1 1/2 cups grated mozzarella
1 pound lasagna noodles, cooked to al dente

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the spinach and cook for 2 minutes. Drain in a fine mesh strainer, pressing with a large spoon to release as much water as possible. Finely chop and set aside.
  • In a large skillet, melt 1 tablespoon of the butter over medium-high heat. Add the shallots and garlic and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Add the mushrooms, 1/4 teaspoon each of the salt and black pepper, and cook, stirring, until the mushrooms are tender and have given off their liquid, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and let cool.
  • To make the bechamel sauce, in a large saucepan, melt the remaining 4 tablespoons butter over medium heat. Add the flour and cook, stirring with a wooden spoon, to make a light roux, about 2 minutes. Whisking constantly, slowly add the milk and continue to cook, stirring occasionally until thickened, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, the nutmeg, and 1 cup of the Parmesan and cook, stirring, until thickened, about 2 minutes. Remove from the heat.
  • In a bowl, combine the ricotta, fontina, and mozzarella cheeses. Fold in 1/4 cup of the bechamel sauce.
  • Across the bottom of a deep-dish lasagna pan (13 by 9-inches), spoon enough bechamel sauce to cover (about 1/2 cup). Then add 1/4 of the mushrooms and sprinkle 1/4 of the spinach across. Arrange a layer of cooked noodles side-by-side across the sauce. Spread another layer of bechamel over the noodles and top with more spinach, mushrooms, and cheese. Repeat layering with sauce, noodles, spinach, and cheese 2 more times, ending with noodles on top. Sprinkle the remaining 1 1/2 cups of Parmesan over the top, cover tightly with aluminum foil, and bake until the noodles are tender and the lasagna is hot and bubbly, about 30 minutes. Uncover and continue baking until golden brown on top, about 10 minutes.
  • Let rest for 10 to 15 minutes before serving. Serve hot.

LASAGNA WITH SPINACH AND THREE CHEESES



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Categories     Sauce     Cheese     Bake     Spinach     Boil

Yield makes 6 to 8 large servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

1/2 pound ground beef
1/2 pound Italian sausage
1/4 pound sliced fresh mushrooms
1 medium onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
Two 6-ounce cans tomato paste
One 14 1/2-ounce can diced tomatoes and their liquid
1 1/2 teaspoons dried basil
1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
One 8- to 9-ounce package lasagna noodles
One 9-ounce package frozen, chopped spinach, drained
One 15-ounce container ricotta
2 eggs
4 cups shredded mozzarella
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan

Steps:

  • Position the oven racks so that the top rack is in the center of the oven. Preheat the oven to convection bake at 350°F. Coat a 13 × 9 × 3-inch lasagna pan with nonstick spray.
  • Crumble the ground beef and the sausage meat into a large skillet, add the mushrooms, onion, and garlic, and cook over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until the meat is no longer pink. Drain off any fat. Add the tomato paste, 1 1/2 cups water, the tomatoes and their liquid, basil, oregano, salt, and red pepper flakes; mix well.
  • Spoon about 1 cup of the sauce into the bottom of the baking pan. Top with one-third of the noodles. Spoon 1 cup of sauce over the noodles. Mix the spinach, ricotta, eggs, and half of the mozzarella together and spread one-third of the mixture over the sauce layer.
  • Top with half of the remaining noodles. Repeat layering sauce, the spinach mixture, and noodles, ending with the sauce, and spreading it completely over the pasta; sprinkle the top with the remaining mozzarella and Parmesan. Cover the pan with foil and bake on the center rack of the oven for 45 to 55 minutes or until the pasta is tender and the edges are bubbly. Remove the foil and bake for 5 more minutes or until the top is lightly browned. Let it stand for 15 minutes before serving.

CHICKEN, SPINACH, MUSHROOM, & CHEESE LASAGNA CASSEROLE



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Basically a creamy lasagna made with chicken, chopped spinach, mushrooms & cheese. You can prepare this in a deep quiche' dish by breaking up the noodles if you want a more formal presentation.

Provided by BlondieItaliana

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed
1 tablespoon butter
3 (6 ounce) skinless chicken breasts (diced chicken breasts)
1/4 cup onion, chopped
1 (8 ounce) package mushrooms (sliced fresh baby portobello recommended)
1 (10 3/4 ounce) can cream of mushroom soup
2 tablespoons cream cheese
1 (8 ounce) container sour cream
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
6 no-boil lasagna noodles
3 tablespoons parmesan cheese, grated

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Drain spinach well, pressing between paper towels.
  • Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium-high heat; add chicken and mushrooms, and onion. Sauté 10 minutes or until chicken is done and mushrooms are tender. Remove from heat. Stir in cream cheese, spinach, soup, and remaining ingredients, fold in cheese.
  • Spoon 1/4 of chicken mixture in a lightly greased 8- x 8-inch baking dish. Arrange 2 noodles on top of mixture. Repeat layers twice; top with remaining chicken mixture. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
  • Bake, covered, at 350° for 45 minutes; uncover and bake 15 minutes or until bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 449.6, Fat 29.8, SaturatedFat 17, Cholesterol 121.6, Sodium 841.3, Carbohydrate 9.9, Fiber 2, Sugar 2.4, Protein 36.6

Tips:

  • Use a deep, microwave-safe dish to ensure the lasagna cooks evenly and doesn't spill over.
  • If you don't have a microwave-safe lasagna noodle, you can use regular lasagna noodles and cook them according to the package instructions before assembling the lasagna.
  • To make the spinach and mushroom filling, be sure to squeeze out as much excess moisture from the spinach as possible. This will help prevent the lasagna from becoming watery.
  • When layering the lasagna, start and finish with a layer of noodles to prevent the filling from sticking to the dish.
  • Cover the lasagna with plastic wrap before microwaving to prevent it from drying out.
  • Let the lasagna stand for 10 minutes before slicing and serving. This will help it set and make it easier to cut.

Conclusion:

This microwave lasagna with spinach, mushrooms, and three cheeses is a delicious and easy-to-make meal that's perfect for busy weeknights. It's packed with flavor and has a creamy, cheesy texture that everyone will love. Plus, it's made in the microwave, so it's quick and easy to clean up. Give this recipe a try next time you're looking for a quick and satisfying meal.

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