Lasagna With Spinach and Wild Mushrooms Recipe (2024)

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CG

I took the advice of others and added more spinach, garlic and ricotta. However, as a result, it needed 60 minutes to cook thoroughly rather than the recommended 45.

Greg

This is a terrific lasagna. Each time I make it everyone loves it and wants the recipe. It not heavy, which you may associate with traditional lasagna, its light but savory which is why I like it so. Another great one from the amazing Martha Rose!

Chas

Easy recipe for a first time lasagna chef. I add extra mushrooms as others suggested. Shiitake, portabella--regular and baby, along with a handful of dried porcini (first reconstituted in hot water). Also added extra herbs--including fresh thyme, increasing cheese (parmesan and ricotta) also helps. I often swirl some pesto sauce on top of one or more layers--not a lot, but enough to add another dimension of flavor.

Mary Ann

Made this last night for a vegetarian/carnivore mix diners. I would agree with other comments that a bit more garlic and mushrooms would be a plus. Rather than use more of the oyster and maitakes, I would add in about 1/4 pound of baby bellas (less pricey and a good texture addition). I'd also add some dried oregano for a bit more herbal hit. Served this with an antipasto starter that included mozzarella, roasted tomatoes, italian olives and salami, so the meat eaters were satisfied.

Barbara LeBlanc

The best vegetarian lasagna I've ever made. The wild mushrooms - I used King Oyster - added terrific flavor. I doubled the ricotta and added mozzarella because I was making it for a crowd, including people who prefer a more traditional lasagna. They loved it.

DWA

The container it will fill as written is either a 7 x 11 or 8" sq. pyrex: vol. 2 qts. I made the marinara with 28 oz of tomatoes; hold the sugar; add a touch of red pepper flakes. Added 2 eggs. All other ingredients as listed, except used baby bellas. Used the Barilla no boil lasagna: 3 sheets per layer.. The recipe says put 1/2 the mushrooms in the 1st layer & rest in the 2nd layer. It should also tell you to put 1/2 of the spin/ricotta mixture in each layer. Lite on its feet!

SoCaler

This recipe produces a lovely light, but satisfying, spinach & mushroom lasagna. I made Martha Rose Shulman's Simple Marinara Sauce which produced just enough pasta sauce for the recipe. Both my partner and I found the lightness of the dish which is so often overwhelmed by cheese delightful. It will become a go-to dish.

Jess H.

Excellent dish. I added more king oyster mushrooms and some mozzarella. My family loved it.

Martha

I made this with Tuscan kale. It was tasty, but too watery. Probably I should have cooked and drained the kale. I did sauté it, but that probably wasn’t enough.

Martha

Also added crushed red pepper and oregano.

Isabella

Tasty, but like others have written, it needed more mushrooms etc. to fill the pan. Was rather a lot of effort for the result.

Jocelyn Khalifa

We all absolutely loved this lasagna tonight - on Christmas Eve. I used the out of this world marinara sauce from a NYT Cioppino recipe (from Roseann Grimm and Anchor Oyster Bar, Adapted by Tejal Rao) since I was already preparing lots of it. The star anise in this sauce gives it an authentic, rich flavor. For the lasagna, I added more ricotta and parmesan. I would add more wild mushrooms next time. Other than this, it was the tastiest lasagna I've ever had!

SLScottXNY

No mozzarella? I definitely added that - and more mushrooms - and more ricotta. Also used frozen chopped spinach which is perfect for this. It's cooking right now. Will update after. ;-)

Linda Slezak

I was disappointed, although as a chef, I should have known better.Not enough sauce, not enough garlic, and no need for wild mushrooms. I'm sorry I used them, when regular mushrooms would have been even better, because more tender.

MBK

Fabulous!Made for Jane and Maggie Sep 25, 2020Used Swiss chard with the spinach

NJ Home Cook

I cooked this for parents and we all loved it. My Dad even said it was splendid. I was a little concerned that I didn't have enough sauce and filling. Next time I might make a bit more. But it turned it out really well. I used Maitakes. The spinach, mushrooms, and creamy filling are really nicely balanced. The marinara sauce adds a pleasant tang. Great recipe!

Heinzvet

Use at least 1.5x the amount of mushrooms as indicated as they saute down dramatically in volume (may want to use 2x if you want this lasagne chock full of mushrooms), be generous with the garlic. I substituted frozen chopped spinach and, because I did not press thawed spinach dry, I did not add water as indicated. Worked out perfectly! Easy, tasty.

martha

Doubled the garlic and added some mozzarella on top; I used oyster and shiitake mushrooms - next time would add another 8 oz of crimini. I thought the flavor was absolutely fine with decent quality jarred sauce, making this an easy weeknight meal.

Leah H

I used 1/2 jar of sundried tomatoes in olive oil as a part of the bottom layer and it tasted awesome

Leah H

In addition to sun dried tomato we doubled almost everything

Karen

I sautéed 1/2 lb. of kale, did not rinse in cold water, but chopped it and threw it in a small processor with the ricotta, egg, nutmeg, and water. I used a little over 2 cp of roasted tomatoes, 1 lb trumpet mushrooms, and homemade lasagna noodles. Next time I’ll use more mushrooms, still it was delicious.

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Lasagna With Spinach and Wild Mushrooms Recipe (2024)

FAQs

Why is my spinach lasagna watery? ›

The vegetables are releasing excess moisture. If you are using ricotta be careful of the moisture it can add. Let's try to improve our dish. One rule of thumb is to make sure you drain the noodles well and even blot them with a paper towel.

How do you keep vegetable lasagna from being watery? ›

Cook your vegetables separately.

It's also important not to overload you vegetable lasagna. Having a proper amount of vegetables will help the lasagna maintain its shape, and will keep everything moist, but not watery. As you're creating layers, don't worry if it looks more sparse than you'd think.

Why do you put eggs in lasagna? ›

Lasagna noodles: Use store-bought or homemade lasagna noodles. Cheeses: Parmesan, mozzarella, and ricotta cheese make this lasagna extra decadent. Egg: An egg helps bind the ricotta so it doesn't ooze out of the lasagna when you cut into it.

How long can you keep vegetarian lasagna in the fridge? ›

Leftover vegetarian lasagna keeps well in an airtight container or covered dish in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat it in the microwave or a 350°F oven. To freeze vegetable lasagna: Assemble the lasagna in the baking dish. Cover tightly with foil and store in the freezer for up to 3 months.

Do you have to cook spinach before baking it? ›

Yes — but don't overdo it! Fresh spinach releases a lot of water as it cooks, which can result in a soggy lasagna. That's why you'll want to sauté the spinach until it just wilts, which prevents it from releasing too much liquid too quickly.

Why is my ricotta cheese watery in lasagna? ›

Ricotta cheese, with its creamy texture and mild flavor, is a quintessential ingredient in many lasagna recipes. However, it can also introduce excess moisture if not handled properly. To avoid a runny mess, it's crucial to pat dry the ricotta before incorporating it into your lasagna.

Why add tomato paste to lasagna? ›

A good tomato paste helps to thicken but also adds a sweet and savory umami flavor. Lean Ground Beef: Lean beef adds a robust and hearty meatiness that's essential in a classic lasagna recipe.

Should lasagna sauce be thick or runny? ›

So, to achieve the perfect lasagna, the consistency of the sauce is absolutely essential. Both the ragù and béchamel sauce should be dense and creamy. Avoid sauces that are too liquid and slide to the bottom of the dish. A thicker consistency of the sauce will allow the pasta to be flavoured in the best possible way.

How to stop lasagne from going sloppy? ›

Add an egg yolk to the sauce to thicken it up but best way is to let it sit for ages to firm up. If you are organised enough, make and assemble it the day before you want to eat it, chill overnight in fridge and cook the next day. It won't be sloppy then.

Is ricotta cheese or cottage cheese better in lasagna? ›

I use both; cottage cheese is healthier and ricotta is creamier, so you get the best of both worlds by using both of these cheeses in your lasagna.

Do I need to mix egg with ricotta for lasagna? ›

Eggs help prevent the ricotta from drying out and serve to bind the ricotta so it doesn't become runny. One or more eggs are recommended whether you add the other ingredients mentioned here or not.

How many layers should a lasagna have? ›

Begin Layering

Top the last layer of your lasagna with sauce and cheese. You can also alternate layers of sauce and ricotta cheese. Most lasagna recipes have two to three layers.

How do you keep veggie lasagna from getting soggy? ›

How do you keep Veggie Lasagna from getting soggy? For this recipe, we help reduce excess moisture by using no-boil noodles, cooking the mushrooms, onion and bell peppers before adding them to the lasagna, and squeezing the liquid out of the cooked spinach with a kitchen towel.

Can you eat 7 day old lasagna? ›

Cooked lasagna keeps in the refrigerator for up to five days if stored in a tightly sealed container to keep out excess moisture and other contaminants. The best way to determine whether or not lasagna has turned is to look for dried-out noodles or a sour smell emanating from the tomato sauce and cheese.

How do you fix watery spinach? ›

On one plate you can put the spinach and with the bottom of the other plate you can squeeze out the liquid. I use cheesecloth to squeeze my spinach. I put all the cooled spinach in the cheesecloth and then I keep wringing it until all the water is gone.

How do you cook spinach without it being watery? ›

It will start to wilt down quite quickly, once it has wilted (about 1-2 mins) drain it through a colander and allow all the excess water to run out, pressing it with the back of a spoon or underside of a ladle will help force excess water out of the spinach through the colander.

Why does my spinach look wet? ›

Sometimes the moisture is from water or condensation getting into the leaves; sometimes it's from the leaves themselves, which can release liquid when bruised or crushed.

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