Best 6 Swiss Chard Lasagna With Ricotta And Mushroom Recipes

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Embark on a culinary journey to savor the delectable Swiss Chard Lasagna with Ricotta and Mushroom, a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. This vegetarian lasagna is a masterpiece of layered goodness, featuring tender Swiss chard, creamy ricotta, savory mushrooms, and a rich tomato sauce, all enveloped in delicate lasagna sheets. Indulge in a hearty and wholesome meal that is not only delicious but also packed with nutrients.

In this comprehensive guide, you'll discover not just one, but three enticing lasagna recipes that cater to different dietary preferences. The classic Swiss Chard Lasagna with Ricotta and Mushroom is a crowd-pleaser, while the Vegan Swiss Chard Lasagna offers a plant-based alternative with a luscious cashew ricotta filling. For those with gluten sensitivities, the Gluten-Free Swiss Chard Lasagna provides a delightful option with its use of gluten-free lasagna sheets.

Each recipe is meticulously explained with step-by-step instructions and accompanied by helpful tips to ensure your lasagna turns out perfectly. From preparing the homemade tomato sauce and sautéing the mushrooms to assembling and baking the lasagna, you'll be guided through the entire process with ease.

This culinary adventure goes beyond the main course, as you'll also find recipes for two delectable side dishes that perfectly complement the Swiss Chard Lasagna. The Arugula Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette offers a refreshing and zesty contrast to the richness of the lasagna, while the Roasted Vegetables add a colorful and flavorful touch.

Enrich your culinary repertoire with this collection of Swiss Chard Lasagna recipes, each offering a unique taste experience. Whether you're a vegetarian, have dietary restrictions, or simply seeking a delicious and wholesome meal, these recipes are sure to satisfy your cravings.

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SWISS CHARD LASAGNA WITH RICOTTA AND MUSHROOM



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Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     Mushroom     Pasta     Bake     Vegetarian     High Fiber     Dinner     Buffet     Ricotta     Swiss Cheese     Bon Appétit     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added

Yield Makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 24

Béchamel sauce:
2 1/2 cups whole milk
1 Turkish bay leaf
6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) unsalted butter
1/4 cup all purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon coarse kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon (scant) ground nutmeg
Pinch of ground cloves
Swiss chard and mushroom layers:
1 pound Swiss chard, center rib and stem cut from each leaf
4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
1 1/3 cups chopped onion
4 large garlic cloves, chopped, divided
1/4 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper
Coarse kosher salt
1 pound crimini mushrooms, sliced
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Lasagna:
9 7 x 3-inch lasagna noodles
Extra-virgin olive oil
1 15-ounce container whole-milk ricotta cheese (preferably organic), divided
6 ounces Italian Fontina Cheese, coarsely grated (about 1 1/2 cups packed), divided
8 tablespoons finely grated Parmesan cheese, divided
Test-kitchen tip: To test for doneness, insert the blade of a small knife deep into the center of the lasagna for 30 seconds. remove the knife and feel the blade. If it's hot, so is the lasagna.

Steps:

  • For béchamel sauce:
  • Bring milk and bay leaf to simmer in medium saucepan; remove from heat. Melt butter in heavy large saucepan over medium-low heat. Add flour and whisk to blend. Cook 2 minutes, whisking almost constantly (do not let roux brown). Gradually whisk milk with bay leaf into roux. Add 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt, nutmeg, and cloves and bring to simmer. Cook until sauce thickens enough to coat spoon, whisking often, about 3 minutes. Remove bay leaf. DO AHEAD: Béchamel sauce can be made 1 day ahead. Press plastic wrap directly onto surface and chill. Remove plastic and rewarm sauce before using, whisking to smooth.
  • For swiss chard and mushroom layers:
  • Blanch chard in large pot of boiling salted water 1 minute. Drain, pressing out all water, then chop coarsely. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in heavy medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion, half of garlic, and crushed red pepper. Sauté until onion is tender, 3 to 4 minutes. Mix in chard and season to taste with coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper.
  • Heat remaining 2 tablespoons oil in heavy large nonstick skillet over medium- high heat. Add mushrooms and remaining garlic. Sauté until mushrooms are brown and tender, 7 to 8 minutes. Mix in nutmeg and season with coarse salt and pepper.
  • For lasagna:
  • Cook noodles in medium pot of boiling salted water until just tender but still firm to bite, stirring occasionally. Drain; arrange noodles in single layer on sheet of plastic wrap.
  • Brush 13 x 9 x 2-inch glass baking dish with oil to coat. Spread 3 tablespoons béchamel sauce thinly over bottom of dish. Arrange 3 noodles in dish to cover bottom (2 side by side lengthwise, then 1 crosswise). Spread half of chard mixture over pasta, then half of mushrooms. Drop half of ricotta over in dollops and spread in even layer. Sprinkle with half of Fontina, then 4 tablespoons Parmesan; spread 3/4 cup béchamel over. Repeat layering with 3 noodles, remaining chard, mushrooms, ricotta, Fontina, Parmesan, and 3/4 cup béchamel. Cover with 3 noodles and remaining béchamel. DO AHEAD: Can be made 2 hours ahead. Cover with foil. Let stand at room temperature.
  • Preheat oven to 400°F. Bake lasagna covered 30 minutes. Uncover and bake until heated through and top is golden brown, 20 to 30 minutes longer. Let stand 15 minutes before serving.

SWISS CHARD LASAGNA



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

6 no-boil lasagna noodles
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for brushing
1 bunch Swiss chard, finely chopped, leaves and stems separated
4 cloves garlic, sliced
1 cup ricotta cheese
1/4 cup heavy cream
1 large egg
2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
7 ounces asiago cheese, shredded (about 2 cups)
2 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, shredded (about 1/4 cup)

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Soak the lasagna noodles in a bowl of hot water until they begin to soften, about 10 minutes. Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chard stems and garlic and cook until golden, about 4 minutes. Add the chard leaves and cook until wilted, about 3 more minutes.
  • Mix the ricotta, cream, egg, parmesan, basil, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and pepper to taste in a small bowl.
  • Brush a 2-quart baking dish with oil and add 3 noodles in a single layer. Top with half of the ricotta mixture, chard and asiago. Repeat with the remaining noodles, ricotta mixture, chard and asiago. Cover with foil and bake until the cheese melts, about 20 minutes. Remove the foil, sprinkle with mozzarella and bake until bubbly and golden, about 5 more minutes.

MUSHROOM AND SWISS CHARD LASAGNA



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Boxes of oven-ready lasagna may contain 12 or 16 noodles. For 12 noodles use 3 per layer, for 16 use 4. If Swiss Chard is unavailable, use a 16 oz. pkg of frozen spinach.

Provided by TattooedMamaof2

Categories     Greens

Time 1h20m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 lb swiss chard, well rinsed
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 lb cremini mushroom, quartered
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 (26 ounce) jar marinara sauce
salt and pepper
1 large egg
1 (15 ounce) container ricotta cheese
2/3 cup parmesan cheese, grated
1 (8 -9 ounce) package oven-ready no-boil lasagna noodles
2 cups mozzarella cheese, grated

Steps:

  • Bring large pot of water to a boil. Remove stems from the Swiss chard leaves; cut stems into 1/2" lengths. Cut leaves into 1" strips. Add stems to boiling water, cover and cook 3 minutes. Add leaves, cover and cook another 3-4 minutes, until tender. Drain ad rinse under cool water; press out excess moisture.
  • Heat oil in nonstick skillet over med-high heat. Add mushrooms, cook stirring occasionally, 3-5 minutes, until browned. Add garlic and crushed red pepper; cook, stirring about 10 seconds. Transfer to a bowl and stir in Swiss chard and 2 cups marinara sauce. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Whisk together egg, ricotta, 1/3 cup Parmesan, salt and pepper in a bowl. Put 3-4 lasagna noodles in large bowl and cover with warm water; let soak.
  • Preheat oven to 400°F.
  • Spread about 1/2 cup marinara sauce in 9x13 baking dish coated with cooking spray. Place 3-4 dry noodles over sauce. Cover with 2/3 cup ricotta mixture. Top with 1 1/2 cups Swiss chard mixture. Sprinkle with 1/2 cup mozzarella. Repeat layering two times.
  • Lift soaked noodles from water, pat dry and arrange on top, cover with remaining marinara sauce. Tightly cover pan with foil.
  • Bake 35 minutes and uncover. Sprinkle with remaining Parmesan cheese and mozzarella. Bake uncovered, until noodles are tender, about 15 minutes.
  • Let stand 5 minutes before serving.
  • NOTE: Lasagna can be prepared ahead to step 7 and refrigerated up to 2 days.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 351, Fat 20.5, SaturatedFat 10.8, Cholesterol 83, Sodium 911, Carbohydrate 22, Fiber 4, Sugar 11.4, Protein 20.8

SAUSAGE & SWISS CHARD LASAGNA



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Rustic and comforting, I found this rich and cheesy lasagna to be a great way to get kids to eat healthy greens-it's such a tasty casserole they'll never know the Swiss chard is there! -Candace Morehouse, Show Low, Arizona

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h45m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 pound bulk Italian sausage
1-3/4 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 bunch Swiss chard (about 10 ounces)
3 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
3 cups 2% milk
1 cup shredded Gruyere or Swiss cheese, divided
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley or 1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
1 tablespoon minced fresh oregano or 1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
6 no-cook lasagna noodles

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large skillet, cook sausage, mushrooms and garlic over medium heat 8-10 minutes or until sausage is no longer pink and mushrooms are tender, breaking up sausage into crumbles. Remove from pan with a slotted spoon. Remove drippings., Remove stems from Swiss chard; coarsely chop leaves. In same skillet, heat butter over medium heat. Stir in flour until smooth; gradually whisk in milk. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Add 3/4 cup cheese, parsley, oregano, lemon zest, salt and pepper; stir until cheese is melted. Stir in Swiss chard leaves., Spread one-fourth of the cheese sauce into a greased 8-in. square baking dish. Layer with each of the following: two noodles, one-third of the meat mixture and one-fourth of the cheese sauce. Repeat layers twice. Sprinkle with remaining cheese., Bake, covered, 45 minutes. Bake, uncovered, 8-10 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Let stand 10 minutes before serving. Freeze option: Cool unbaked lasagna; cover and freeze. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Preheat oven to 350°. Cover lasagna with foil; bake as directed, increasing covered time to 55-60 minutes or until heated through and a thermometer inserted in center reads 165°. Uncover; bake 10-12 minutes longer or until bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 470 calories, Fat 31g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 87mg cholesterol, Sodium 896mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 22g protein.

SWISS-CHARD LASAGNA



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Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Pasta and Grains

Time 1h30m

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 medium onion, coarsely chopped (about 2 cups)
1 pound Swiss chard, stems and leaves separated, thinly sliced
Coarse salt
4 cloves garlic, minced (about 2 tablespoons)
1/2 teaspoon red-pepper flakes
1 can (28 ounces) whole peeled plum tomatoes with juices
8 no-boil lasagna noodles (9 ounces)
1 pound whole-milk mozzarella, shredded (about 4 cups)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 2 tablespoons oil, onion, and chard stems. Cook, stirring occasionally, until soft, about 4 minutes. Stir in chard leaves, season with salt, and cook until tender, about 2 minutes. Transfer to a plate. Wipe skillet; return to medium-high heat. Add remaining 1 tablespoon oil, garlic, and pepper flakes. Cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add tomatoes with juices and simmer, breaking into pieces, until thickened, about 3 minutes. Season with salt.
  • Spread 1/2 cup tomato sauce in the bottom of an 8-inch square baking dish. Top with 2 lasagna noodles, 3/4 cup sauce, one-third of chard mixture, and 1 cup cheese. Repeat layering twice. Top with remaining noodles, sauce, and cheese. Loosely cover with parchment-lined foil. Bake 30 minutes. Uncover and bake until bubbly, about 15 minutes. Let cool 20 minutes, then slice and serve.

LASAGNA WITH CHARD, TOMATO SAUCE AND RICOTTA



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This savory vegetarian lasagna is easy to put together. You can assemble it up to a day ahead of time, then bake it shortly before dinner.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Time 1h30m

Yield Serves 4 to 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 generous bunch Swiss chard (about 1 1/2 pounds)
Salt
1/2 pound regular or no-boil lasagna noodles
2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
2 large garlic cloves, minced or pressed
2 pounds fresh tomatoes, peeled, seeded and diced, or 1 (28-ounce) can chopped tomatoes, with juice
Pinch of sugar
1 large basil sprig
Freshly ground pepper
1/2 cup fresh ricotta cheese
1/3 to 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of generously salted water to a boil while you prepare the chard. Fill a bowl with ice water. Tear the leaves from the stems and wash thoroughly in two changes of water. Discard the stems or set aside for another purpose.
  • When the water comes to a boil, add the Swiss chard leaves. Boil 1 minute (from the time the water comes back to a boil), until tender but still bright green, then remove from the water with a slotted spoon or skimmer and transfer to the ice water. Drain and squeeze out excess water. Chop coarsely and set aside. Cook the lasagna noodles in the same pot of water if not using no-boil lasagna. Remove from the pot and toss with 1 teaspoon olive oil in a bowl.
  • In a wide, nonstick frying pan, heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil over medium heat and add the garlic. Cook, stirring, just until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the tomatoes, sugar, basil sprig, and salt (begin with 1/2 teaspoon and add more later), and bring to a simmer. Simmer, stirring often, until thick, 15 to 25 minutes, depending on the amount of juice in the pan. Taste and adjust seasonings. Remove the basil sprig. Stir in the Swiss chard and remove from the heat.
  • Preheat the oven to 375ºF. Oil a square or rectangular baking dish (no bigger than 2-quart) and line the bottom with a layer of lasagna noodles. Spread half the ricotta over the noodles and half the tomato-chard sauce over the ricotta. Sprinkle 2 tablespoons Parmesan over the tomato-chard sauce. Add another layer of noodles and top with the remaining ricotta and tomato-chard sauce, and 2 tablespoons Parmesan. Finish with a layer of noodles and the remaining Parmesan. Drizzle the remaining tablespoon of olive oil over the top. Cover the dish tightly with foil. Bake 30 minutes, or until bubbling and the pasta is tender. Uncover, allow to sit for 5 minutes, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 304, UnsaturatedFat 6 grams, Carbohydrate 40 grams, Fat 11 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 14 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 789 milligrams, Sugar 6 grams

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use fresh Swiss chard. If you can't find it fresh, you can use frozen Swiss chard, but be sure to thaw it completely and squeeze out any excess water before using.
  • To make the lasagna more flavorful, you can use a combination of different types of mushrooms, such as cremini, shiitake, and oyster mushrooms.
  • If you don't have ricotta cheese, you can use cottage cheese or a mixture of cottage cheese and Parmesan cheese.
  • To make the lasagna ahead of time, assemble it and then cover it tightly with plastic wrap. Refrigerate for up to 24 hours before baking.
  • When you're ready to bake the lasagna, let it come to room temperature for 30 minutes before putting it in the oven.

Conclusion:

Swiss chard lasagna with ricotta and mushroom is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion. The lasagna is packed with flavor, thanks to the combination of Swiss chard, mushrooms, ricotta cheese, and Parmesan cheese. The lasagna is also very versatile, and you can easily customize it to your own liking. For example, you can add other vegetables, such as zucchini or spinach, or you can use a different type of cheese, such as mozzarella or cheddar. No matter how you make it, Swiss chard lasagna with ricotta and mushroom is sure to be a hit!

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