Preparing a delectable microwave lasagna infused with the flavors of spinach, succulent mushrooms, and a symphony of three cheeses is a culinary adventure that will tantalize your taste buds. This dish combines the richness of lasagna with the convenience of microwave cooking, making it an ideal choice for busy individuals seeking a quick and satisfying meal. The harmonious blend of spinach, mushrooms, and cheeses creates a delightful tapestry of flavors and textures that will leave you craving for more.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
SPINACH, MUSHROOM, AND FOUR CHEESE LASAGNA
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.
MICROWAVE LASAGNA WITH SPINACH, MUSHROOMS, AND THREE CHEESES
You won't believe this hearty, flavorful lasagna was cooked in just 15 minutes using a microwave.
Categories Epi Loves the Microwave Lasagna Microwave Pasta Tomato Mushroom Dinner Spinach Vegetarian Cheese Pescatarian Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
Yield Serves 4
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Mix ricotta, spinach, garlic, salt, red pepper flakes, if using, pepper, 1 1/2 cups mozzarella, and 1/4 cup Parmesan in a large bowl.
- Spread 1/2 cup marinara evenly in bottom of baking dish. Top with 2 lasagna noodles. Coat noodles with 1/2 cup marinara. Top with half of the ricotta mixture and half of the mushrooms. Repeat with 2 noodles, 1/2 cup marinara, and remaining ricotta mixture and mushrooms.
- Top with remaining 2 noodles, sauce, and 3/4 cup mozzarella. Sprinkle with 2 Tbsp. Parmesan.
- Cover dish with parchment, then cover again with an overturned large microwave-safe plate. Microwave on high 15 minutes. Carefully check to see if noodles are tender; if not, re-cover and microwave in 1-minute bursts until tender.
- Let stand, covered, 10 minutes. Very carefully remove parchment. Sprinkle with parsley and remaining 2 Tbsp. Parmesan and serve.
OUR FAVORITE LASAGNA WITH SAUSAGE, SPINACH, AND THREE CHEESES
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
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 LASAGNA III
Fresh spinach and plenty of ricotta, Romano and mozzarella make this a cheesy and hearty dish. This lasagna can also be made without the spinach.
Provided by Robbie Rice
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Time 1h50m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add lasagna noodles and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, cook mushrooms, onions, and garlic in olive oil until onions are tender. Drain excess liquid and cool. Boil spinach for 5 minutes. Drain, then squeeze out excess liquid. Chop spinach.
- Combine ricotta cheese, Romano cheese, spinach, salt, oregano, basil, pepper, and egg in a bowl. Add cooled mushroom mixture. Beat with an electric mixer on low speed for 1 minute. Lay 5 lasagna noodles in bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish. Spread one third of the cheese/spinach mixture over noodles. Sprinkle 1 cup mozzarella cheese and 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese on top. Spread 1 cup pasta sauce over cheese. Repeat layering 2 times.
- Cover dish with aluminum foil and bake in a preheated oven for 1 hour. Cool 15 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 360 calories, Carbohydrate 41.2 g, Cholesterol 47.6 mg, Fat 13.5 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 19 g, SaturatedFat 6.2 g, Sodium 875.4 mg, Sugar 8.1 g
6-MINUTE MICROWAVE LASAGNA RECIPE BY TASTY
Making lasagna has never been easier! With the help of the microwave, you can have lasagna in no time at all! We par-cook the noodles to ensure they're cooked through and tender before layering with marinara sauce and a blend of cheeses. We kept our version vegetarian with spinach, but feel free to experiment with other ingredients, like cooked ground beef or sausage.
Provided by Katie Aubin
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 1 serving
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Break the lasagna noodle sheets into roughly 1-inch pieces. Transfer to a medium microwave-safe bowl or large mug and pour in enough hot water to cover the noodles by 1 inch. Microwave for 3 minutes on high power under tender. 2.
- Drain the noodles.
- In a small bowl, stir together the ricotta, spinach, and salt.
- Spoon 1 tablespoon of marinara sauce into the bottom of a large mug. Add a layer of noodles. Spread 1 tablespoon of the ricotta mixture over the noodles in an even layer. Top with 1 tablespoon shredded Italian cheese and then another 1 tablespoon marinara. Repeat with remaining ingredients. For the final layer, top the noodles with 2 tablespoons of marinara and the remaining shredded cheese.
- Microwave for about 3 minutes, until the noodles are cooked through and the cheese is melted. Let sit for 1-2 minutes to cool slightly.
- Garnish with fresh basil, Parmesan, and dried basil, if desired, and serve.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 458 calories, Carbohydrate 18 grams, Fat 29 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 25 grams, Sugar 4 grams
SIMPLE MUSHROOM AND SPINACH LASAGNA
Originally from a Company's Coming Pasta cookbook by Jean Pare, this version is many adaptations later. A family favourite for birthdays and other gatherings. I use Italian strained tomatoes (passata) for the tomato sauce.
Provided by Lille
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 1h20m
Yield 8-10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 Fahrenheit.
- Spray a 9 by 13" pan with non-stick spray.
- Melt butter in a large frying pan. Saute mushrooms until soft. Add spinach, heat through. Set aside.
- Mix cream cheese, cottage cheese and parsley. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- In a separate bowl, mix tomato sauce, garlic, basil and oregano.
- Assemble as follows:.
- Spread some tomato sauce in pan.
- Layer of noodles.
- Half of the mushroom and spinach mixture.
- Half of the cream cheese.
- Half of the tomato sauce.
- Layer of noodles.
- Remainder of mushrooms.
- Remainder of cream cheese.
- Remainder of tomato sauce.
- Mozzarella cheese.
- Parmesan cheese.
- Cover pan with foil and bake at 350F for 35 minutes.
- Remove foil and bake 10-15 minutes longer.
- Let stand 10 minutes before cutting.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 343.5, Fat 23.8, SaturatedFat 14.5, Cholesterol 73.6, Sodium 1023, Carbohydrate 11.7, Fiber 2.7, Sugar 4.4, Protein 23.2
MICROWAVE LASAGNA
It's almost hard to believe that this traditional, mouthwatering dish comes from the microwave. While the lasagna cooks, use your oven to bake some rolls or bread to complete the meal.-Betty Ruenholl, Syracuse, Nebraska
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 40m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a microwave-safe dish, microwave beef on high for 3 minutes; stir. Cook 2 minutes longer or until no longer pink; drain well. Stir in the spaghetti sauce, basil and garlic powder; cover and microwave for 2 minutes or until heated through. Set aside. In a bowl, combine the cottage cheese, parsley, egg and pepper., Spread 1/2 cup meat sauce in a greased microwave-safe 11x7-in. dish. Layer with 3 noodles, half the cottage cheese mixture, half the remaining meat sauce and 1 cup mozzarella cheese. Layer remaining noodles, cottage cheese mixture and meat sauce. Pour water along edges of casserole on short sides of dish. , Cover with plastic wrap; microwave on high for 20 minutes or until noodles are tender, rotating dish after 10 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Cover and heat for 2 minutes or until cheese is melted. Let stand for 10 minutes before cutting.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 324 calories, Fat 13g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 78mg cholesterol, Sodium 785mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 27g protein.
MICROWAVE LASAGNA
Make and share this Microwave Lasagna recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Darryn Glass
Categories Kid Friendly
Time 55m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Brown the ground beef, mix with spaghetti sauce and 1/2 cup of water.
- Set aside (I do not always use meat).
- In a large deep Rock'N'Server pan (from tupperware) or a large rectangular microwavable pan, pour 1/4 of the sauce.
- Layer 3 noodles on top and spread 1/2 the cottage/ricatto cheese on top of this.
- Sprinkle with parmesan and 1/3 of the mozzarella.
- Pour 1/2 of the remaining sauce mix on top and put the last 3 noddles top of the sauce.
- Sprinkle with parmesan and 1/3 of the mozzarella.
- Pour on the remaining sauce.
- Cook on high for 8 minutes, medium for 25 minutes.
- Sprinkle on the remaining mozzarella, and cook an additional 2 minutes.
- Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 555.3, Fat 27.4, SaturatedFat 12.3, Cholesterol 93.5, Sodium 1339, Carbohydrate 36.9, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 14.3, Protein 38.5
THREE CHEESE SPINACH LASAGNA
This recipe was given to me by my son's fiance. It is very tasty and easy to make. The measurements are only a quideline as you will find when making it you will be able to use your own judgement on how much to use.
Provided by Honni
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 50m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Pre hear oven to 180c.
- Grease lasagne pan.
- Spread some of tomato sauce on bottom of dish.
- Lay lasagne sheets on top of sauce.
- Spread half riccotta cheese on top.
- Spread a third of the mozzarella and a third of the cheddar cheese.
- Lay half of the spinach on top of cheeses.
- Spread some more of the tomato sauce on top and repeat.
- Finish with lasagne sheets and top with remaining mozzarella and cheddar cheese.
- Bake in oven for 40 minutes.
Tips:
- To save time, use no-boil lasagna noodles. If you're using regular lasagna noodles, boil them according to the package directions before assembling the lasagna.
- To make the lasagna ahead of time, assemble it and refrigerate it for up to 24 hours before baking. When you're ready to bake it, let it come to room temperature for 30 minutes before baking.
- If you don't have spinach on hand, you can use another leafy green, such as kale or Swiss chard.
- If you don't have mushrooms on hand, you can use another vegetable, such as zucchini or broccoli.
- If you don't have three cheeses on hand, you can use a combination of two cheeses, such as mozzarella and Parmesan.
- To make the lasagna vegetarian, omit the ground beef.
- To make the lasagna gluten-free, use gluten-free lasagna noodles.
Conclusion:
This microwave lasagna with spinach, mushrooms, and three cheeses is a quick and easy meal that's perfect for a busy weeknight. It's also a great way to use up leftover vegetables. The lasagna is cheesy, flavorful, and satisfying. It's sure to be a hit with your family and friends.
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