Indulge in a culinary masterpiece with this rich artichoke and mushroom lasagna, a symphony of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. Layers of tender lasagna noodles, creamy béchamel sauce, and a savory filling of artichoke hearts, mushrooms, spinach, and ricotta cheese create a harmonious blend of flavors. This vegetarian lasagna is not only a delightful main course but also a feast for the eyes, adorned with a golden-brown cheese crust. Whether you're a seasoned cook or a novice in the kitchen, this step-by-step recipe guide will lead you through the process of crafting this delectable dish. Additionally, discover variations such as the classic meat lasagna, a seafood lasagna bursting with briny flavors, and a vegetable lasagna packed with garden-fresh goodness.
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ARTICHOKE MUSHROOM LASAGNA
Artichokes and baby portobellos add delightful flavor and depth to this impressive dish. -Bonnie Jost, Manitowoc, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h30m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. In a large skillet, saute mushrooms in butter until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute. Add artichokes, wine, salt and pepper; cook over medium heat until liquid is evaporated., For sauce, in a large saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Stir in flour until smooth; gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir 1 minute or until thickened. Stir in Parmesan cheese and wine., Spread 1 cup sauce into a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Layer with 3 noodles, 1-2/3 cups sauce, 1 cup mozzarella and 1-1/3 cups artichoke mixture. Repeat layers twice. Cover and bake 45 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining mozzarella cheese. Bake, uncovered, until cheese is melted, 15-20 minutes. Let stand 15 minutes before cutting.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 383 calories, Fat 18g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 54mg cholesterol, Sodium 751mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 24g protein.
ARTICHOKE SPINACH LASAGNA
Friends of ours served this homey dish when we visited them in Maryland. We just had to get the recipe, and we have since added a few ingredients to make it even tastier. —Carole Rago, Altoona, Pennsylvania
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h20m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onion and mushrooms; cook and stir until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in broth, artichokes, spinach, rosemary, nutmeg and pepper; bring just to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in Alfredo sauce; remove from heat., Spread 1 cup sauce into a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Layer with 3 noodles and 2/3 cup mozzarella cheese. Repeat layers 3 times. Top with remaining sauce and mozzarella cheese. Sprinkle with feta cheese, garlic powder and herbs., Bake, covered, 40 minutes. Bake, uncovered, 15 minutes longer or until noodles are tender. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 269 calories, Fat 14g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 49mg cholesterol, Sodium 755mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 14g protein.
SPINACH-ARTICHOKE LASAGNA
Inspired by the artichoke slice at Artichoke Basille's Pizza in New York City, this white sauce lasagna is a dreamy multilayered dinner. Frizzling chopped canned artichoke hearts in olive oil reduces their water content, thereby concentrating their earthy, buttery flavor. What binds the dish together is a nutmeg-rich béchamel sauce that makes everything taste comforting and familiar. Cottage cheese in place of the more traditional ricotta nixes any potential for the grainy dryness that plagues so many lasagnas. Layering this creamy, saucy wonder in an 8-inch square pan leaves you with the perfect amount of leftovers for when you want some as a snack - a snacking lasagna, if you will.
Provided by Eric Kim
Categories dinner, main course
Time 2h
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Heat the oven to 400 degrees. Boil a kettle of water (an electric kettle works great here).
- Meanwhile, heat a medium saucepan over medium-high. Add the olive oil and artichoke hearts and cook, stirring occasionally, until the artichoke hearts fall apart, become jammy and start to brown at the edges, 10 to 15 minutes. Add the spinach, season with salt and pepper, and stir until considerably wilted, 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl and return the saucepan to the stove (no need to wash it out).
- Make the béchamel sauce: In the saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Whisk in the flour and cook, whisking constantly until smooth, 1 to 2 minutes. Still whisking constantly, slowly add the half-and-half. Raise the heat to high and bring to a simmer, whisking all the while, then immediately reduce the heat to continue simmering, now whisking occasionally, until the sauce thickens to the consistency of gravy, 10 to 20 minutes. Season generously with salt, pepper and nutmeg.
- Add half of the béchamel to the bowl with the artichokes. Stir to combine and cool slightly, for about 15 minutes. While the mixture cools, place the lasagna noodles in a large high-sided pan or dish, pour over the recently boiled water from the kettle and let soak until the noodles are softened but not soggy, about 15 minutes. Add the cottage cheese, Parmesan and egg to the artichoke mixture, season with salt and pepper and stir to combine.
- Assemble the lasagna: In an 8-inch square baking pan or dish, add enough béchamel to thinly coat the bottom. Put down a single layer of lasagna noodles, about 3 noodles, letting the ends rise up the edges of the pan. Spread half of the artichoke mixture evenly over the noodles. Turn the pan 90 degrees and put down another layer of lasagna noodles, again pressing the ends up against the edges of the pan. Spread half of the béchamel evenly over the noodles. Repeat these layers once more with the remaining lasagna noodles, artichoke mixture and béchamel, ending with the béchamel. Evenly sprinkle the mozzarella on top. (At this point, you can cover the lasagna and refrigerate it for up to 24 hours if not baking right away.)
- Bake the lasagna until the sauce is bubbling at the edges (especially in the corners of the pan), and the mozzarella and the exposed ends of the noodles are golden brown and crispy, 15 to 20 minutes. (Add more time if baking directly from the refrigerator.) Let cool for at least 30 minutes before slicing so that slices won't collapse when transferred to plates.
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.
RICH ARTICHOKE AND MUSHROOM LASAGNA
Forgo the Basic Bechamel Sauce for a lighter version of this recipe.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Pasta and Grains
Time 1h15m
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees, with racks in middle and upper third. Divide mushrooms between two rimmed baking sheets. Toss each with 1 tablespoon oil and season with salt and pepper. Bake until tender, 20 minutes, stirring mushrooms and rotating sheets halfway through. Let sheets cool on wire racks.
- Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high. Add artichokes and cook, stirring occasionally, 4 minutes. Add lemon zest, chives, and thyme, and season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until fragrant, 3 minutes. Transfer artichokes to a medium bowl.
- Spread 1 cup sauce in an 8-inch square baking dish. Top with 2 noodles. Layer with half the artichokes, then 1 cup sauce and 1/4 cup Parmesan. Top with 2 more noodles, half the mushrooms, 1 cup sauce, and 1/4 cup Parmesan. Repeat layering with remaining ingredients, reserving the last 1/4 cup Parmesan. Cover lasagna loosely with foil and bake on top rack until sauce is bubbling, 35 to 40 minutes. (Place a rimmed baking sheet on middle rack to catch any drippings.) Remove lasagna from oven and heat broiler. Sprinkle with reserved Parmesan and broil until cheese is browned and bubbling, 3 to 5 minutes. Let cool 20 minutes before slicing.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 519 g, Fat 27 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 21 g
ARTICHOKE, SPINACH, AND MUSHROOM LASAGNA
This is adapted from an epicurious recipe. It is an excellent choice for a dinner party, especially if some of your guests are vegetarians. It is very rich. I recommend Barilla "no boiling required" lasagna for this recipe, prepared using the Cook's Illustrated soak method.
Provided by xtine
Categories Artichoke
Time 2h
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350º F.
- Filling:.
- Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add mushrooms and shallots; sauté until the mushrooms release their juices and begin to brown, about 10 minutes. Add the garlic, stir well, and cook just until fragrant - about 30 seconds to 1 minute. Add artichokes, spinach, and vermouth. Cook until liquid is absorbed, stirring occasionally, about 10 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper (approx 1/2 teaspoon of each, but add 1/4 teaspoon at a time, mixing and tasting as you go).
- Béchamel sauce:.
- Melt 6 tablespoons butter in a large sauce pan (at least 3 1/2 quart capacity) over medium heat. Add flour & stir for 2 minutes. Gradually whisk in milk, and add the bay leaf. Bring to a simmer and cook ,stirring occasionally, until sauce thickens and coats the back of a spoon - about 20 minutes.
- Set aside 1/4 cup of Parmesan. Remove the bay leaf from the sauce, and add the remaining Parmesan, whisking well to incorporate. Stir in the nutmeg, and season to taste with salt and pepper - remember that the Parmesan will have added a lot of salt, so go easy and taste as you add any additional salt.
- Run your tap until the water is as hot as it will get. Place the noodles in a large bowl - big enough to hold them whole. Cover the noodles with hot tap water and let sit for 5 minutes. Drain.
- DO NOT LET THE NOODLES SIT IN THE WATER FOR MORE THAN 5 MINUTES - THEY WILL BECOME TOO SOGGY. I make the filling and the béchamel sauce, and then when they are done I soak the noodles, drain them and assemble the lasagna - this prevents you from becoming distracted and letting the noodles soak for too long.
- Assembly:.
- Grease a 13x9x2 inch baking dish. Spread 1 1/3 cup of béchamel sauce over the bottom of the dish, and top with enough noodles to cover the bottom of the dish. Spread 1/3 of the artichoke mixture over the noodles, then top with 1 1/3 cups of béchamel sauce, and cover the béchamel with 1/3 of the mozzarella slices. Repeat layering two more times - you will have three layers in all. Sprinkle the remaining Parmesan over the top of the mozzarella of the last layer. (Lasagna can be prepared one day ahead - cover tightly with foil and refrigerate).
- Cover tightly with foil and bake at 350º F for 1 hour (1 hour and 15 minutes if chilled). Remove foil and increase oven temp to 450º F - bake for 10 to 15 minutes more until golden on top. Allow to sit for 15 minutes before cutting.
- This is even better if prepared a day ahead and reheated before serving - omit the browning step, and refrigerate still covered in foil. One hour before serving, reheat the foil-covered lasagna in a 325º F degree oven for 30 minutes, then remove foil and brown at 450º F for 10 to 15 minutes. Allow to sit for 15 minutes before cutting.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 751.5, Fat 36.5, SaturatedFat 21.9, Cholesterol 111.7, Sodium 1067.2, Carbohydrate 59.2, Fiber 11.4, Sugar 14.5, Protein 42.2
ARTICHOKE AND MUSHROOM LASAGNA
I found this recipe at epicurious.com and I'm definitely going to have to try it soon. My mouth is watering!
Provided by spatchcock
Categories Cheese
Time 2h15m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- For filling:Melt butter in large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add mushrooms and garlic; sauté until mushrooms release juices and begin to brown, about 7 minutes.
- Add artichokes and vermouth.
- Cook until liquid is absorbed, stirring occasionally, about 10 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- For béchamel sauce:Melt butter in heavy medium saucepan over medium-high heat.
- Add flour; stir 1 minute.
- Gradually whisk in milk.
- Reduce heat to medium and simmer until sauce thickens and lightly coats spoon, stirring occasionally, about 20 minutes.
- Stir in 1 1/2 cups Parmesan.
- Season to taste with salt, pepper, and ground nutmeg.
- Spread 2/3 cup béchamel sauce over bottom of 13x9x2-inch glass baking dish.
- Top with enough noodles to cover bottom of dish.
- Spread 1/4 of artichoke mixture over.
- Spoon 2/3 cup béchamel sauce over.
- Top béchamel with 1/4 of mozzarella.
- Sprinkle with 3 tablespoons Parmesan.
- Top with enough noodles to cover.
- Repeat layering 3 more times, finishing with a layer of noodles, then remaining béchamel.
- Sprinkle with remaining Parmesan.
- (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover with foil and refrigerate.)
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Bake lasagna covered with foil 1 hour (or 1 hour 15 minutes if chilled).
- Remove foil.
- Increase temperature to 450°F.
- Bake lasagna until golden on top, about 10 minutes longer.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 520.9, Fat 35.9, SaturatedFat 21.4, Cholesterol 110.8, Sodium 984.4, Carbohydrate 18.6, Fiber 2.9, Sugar 9.1, Protein 32.9
ARTICHOKE SPINACH LASAGNA
This is a fabulous lasagna made with an artichoke and spinach mixture which has been cooked with vegetable broth, onions and garlic. The mixture is layered with lasagna noodles, pasta sauce, mozzarella cheese, and topped with crumbled feta.
Provided by DMCCRACKEN
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Time 1h20m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a 9x13 inch baking dish with cooking spray.
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add noodles and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
- Spray a large skillet with cooking spray and heat on medium-high. Saute onion and garlic for 3 minutes, or until onion is tender-crisp. Stir in broth and rosemary; bring to a boil. Stir in artichoke hearts and spinach; reduce heat, cover and simmer 5 minutes. Stir in pasta sauce.
- Spread 1/4 of the artichoke mixture in the bottom of the prepared baking dish; top with 3 cooked noodles. Sprinkle 3/4 cup mozzarella cheese over noodles. Repeat layers 2 more times, ending with artichoke mixture and mozzarella cheese. Sprinkle crumbled feta on top.
- Bake, covered, for 40 minutes. Uncover, and bake 15 minutes more, or until hot and bubbly. Let stand 10 minutes before cutting.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 395.5 calories, Carbohydrate 44.5 g, Cholesterol 41.7 mg, Fat 16 g, Fiber 6.8 g, Protein 21.1 g, SaturatedFat 7.2 g, Sodium 1138.6 mg, Sugar 12.4 g
Tips:
- To save time, use store-bought lasagna noodles or wonton wrappers.
- If you don't have artichoke hearts, you can substitute with cooked broccoli or zucchini.
- Use a variety of mushrooms for a more flavorful lasagna. Try shiitake, cremini, or oyster mushrooms.
- For a vegetarian version, omit the sausage and use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth.
- To make the lasagna ahead of time, assemble it and refrigerate for up to 24 hours before baking.
Conclusion:
This rich and flavorful artichoke and mushroom lasagna is a perfect meal for any occasion. It's easy to make and can be customized to your liking. With its creamy béchamel sauce, tender lasagna noodles, and hearty filling, this lasagna is sure to be a hit with everyone at the table.
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