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A golden-brown, bubbling lasagna straight from the oven, layered with thick slices of al dente pasta, creamy beige ricotta cheese, earthy brown sautéed mushrooms, melted stretchy mozzarella, and fresh green basil leaves scattered on top. Shot on a rustic wooden cutting board with soft Natural light and subtle steam rising.

Creamy Mushroom Lasagna with Ricotta and Mozzarella

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A rich, comforting vegetarian lasagna featuring creamy mushroom-ricotta filling, layers of pasta, and melted mozzarella. Easy weeknight dinner that tastes like pure Italian comfort.

  • Total Time: 60 min
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 12 lasagna noodles, cooked al dente
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 1 lb cremini mushrooms, sliced
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tsp fresh thyme, chopped
  • 15 oz ricotta cheese
  • 1 large egg
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella, divided
  • 1 cup marinara sauce (store-bought or homemade)
  • Fresh basil, chopped (for garnish)
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
  2. In a skillet, heat olive oil and butter over medium heat. Sauté mushrooms until browned (8–10 min). Add garlic and thyme; cook 1 more minute. Let cool slightly.
  3. In a bowl, mix ricotta, egg, Parmesan, ½ cup mozzarella, salt, and pepper. Fold in cooled mushrooms.
  4. Layer: 1 cup marinara, 4 noodles, ½ mushroom-ricotta mix, ½ cup marinara. Repeat. Top with remaining 4 noodles, remaining marinara, and remaining mozzarella.
  5. Cover with foil (greased side up). Bake 25 min. Uncover; bake 15–20 min until bubbly and golden.
  6. Let rest 10–15 min before slicing. Garnish with fresh basil.

Notes

  • For gluten-free, use certified GF lasagna noodles.
  • Make ahead: Assemble unbaked, refrigerate up to 24 hours. Add 10–15 min to covered bake time.
  • Frozen mushrooms work in a pinch—thaw and drain well before sautéing.
  • Prep Time: 20 min
  • Cook Time: 40 min
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Italian
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice (1/6 recipe)
  • Calories: 420 Kcal
  • Sugar: 6 g
  • Sodium: 780 mg
  • Fat: 22 g
  • Saturated Fat: 11 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
  • Trans Fat: 0.5 g
  • Carbohydrates: 38 g
  • Fiber: 4 g
  • Protein: 21 g
  • Cholesterol: 65 mg
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