If you're looking for a unique and flavorful vegetarian lasagna dish, look no further than spinach and shiitake lasagna with caramelized garlic basil sauce. This dish combines the earthy flavors of spinach and shiitake mushrooms with the creamy texture of béchamel sauce, all topped with a rich and aromatic caramelized garlic basil sauce. The result is a lasagna that is both satisfying and delicious, making it perfect for a special occasion or a weeknight dinner.
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SPINACH-BASIL LASAGNA
In the kitchen, my husband and I like to use classic ingredients in new ways. I came up with this lasagna one day and haven't made another type since. We love it! -Charlotte Gehle, Brownstown, Michigan
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h5m
Yield 9 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. Mix first 7 ingredients., Spread 1/2 cup pasta sauce into a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Layer with 3 lasagna noodles, 3/4 cup ricotta mixture, 1 cup spinach, 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese and 2/3 cup sauce. Repeat layers twice. Sprinkle with remaining mozzarella cheese., Bake, covered, 35 minutes. Uncover; bake until lasagna is heated through and cheese is melted, 10-15 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes before serving. , Freeze option: Cover and freeze unbaked lasagna. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Preheat oven to 350°. Bake lasagna as directed, increasing time as necessary to heat through and for a thermometer inserted in center to read 165°.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 292 calories, Fat 12g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 59mg cholesterol, Sodium 677mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 18g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
LASAGNE BOLOGNESE WITH SPINACH
Provided by Melissa Roberts
Categories Beef Bake Dinner Casserole/Gratin Ricotta Spinach Family Reunion Potluck Gourmet Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free
Yield Makes 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 23
Steps:
- Make Sauce:
- Heat oil in a 12-to 14-inch heavy skillet over medium heat until it shimmers. Cook pancetta, onion, carrot, celery, and garlic, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are golden and softened, 12 to 15 minutes. Add beef and cook, stirring occasionally and breaking up any lumps, until meat is no longer pink, 6 to 10 minutes. Stir in wine, milk, tomato paste, thyme, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 3/4 teaspoon pepper. Simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until most of liquid has evaporated but sauce is still moist, about 1 hour.
- Make ricotta filling:
- Put spinach in a kitchen towel (not terry cloth) and twist to squeeze out as much moisture as possible.
- Whisk together ricotta, eggs, parmesan, nutmeg, 1 1/4 teaspoons salt, and 1 teaspoon pepper. Transfer 1 1/2 cups ricotta mixture to another bowl and whisk in 1/4 cup milk; set aside. Whisk spinach into remaining filling with remaining 1/2 cup milk.
- Assemble and bake lasagne:
- Preheat oven to 375°F with rack in middle.
- Soak noodles in a bowl of very warm water until pliable but not softened, 3 to 5 minutes. Place on a kitchen towel (it's not necessary to pat noodles dry).
- Spread 1 1/2 cups bolognese sauce in baking pan and sprinkle with 1 tablespoon parmesan. Cover with 3 noodles, leaving space in between. Spread half of spinach filling on top, then 1 cup bolognese sauce, and top with 1 tablespoon parmesan and 3 noodles; repeat. Top with remaining bolognese sauce, 1 tablespoon parmesan, and remaining 3 noodles. Pour reserved ricotta mixture over top and sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup parmesan.
- Cover pan tightly with parchment paper and foil (or just buttered foil) and bake 50 minutes. Remove foil and bake until top is browned in spots, about 15 minutes more. Let stand 15 to 30 minutes before cutting.
SKILLET SPINACH LASAGNA
Quick and easy way to make lasagna!
Provided by Sharon Thomas
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Time 45m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir sausage, breaking into smaller pieces, in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Mix noodles into sausage.
- Pour crushed tomatoes and tomato sauce over sausage-noodle mixture; bring to a boil. Cover skillet, reduce heat, and simmer until noodles are cooked and sauce is thickened, about 25 minutes. Add spinach, ricotta cheese, and mozzarella cheese; cover skillet and remove from heat. Let lasagna stand for 5 minutes; top with Parmesan cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 633.3 calories, Carbohydrate 52 g, Cholesterol 80.1 mg, Fat 32.7 g, Fiber 4.8 g, Protein 34.3 g, SaturatedFat 14.1 g, Sodium 1685.1 mg, Sugar 10 g
SPINACH LASAGNA
Due to an injury, I'm not as active as I used to be and can't burn off the calories. Because I love Italian food, one of the first things I looked for was a low-fat lasagna. This meatless recipe is not only good, it's good for you. -E. Marie Goetz, Morgantown, Kentucky
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h10m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Cook noodles according to package directions. Rinse in cold water; drain well., In a large bowl, combine the spinach, ricotta cheese, egg, egg white, 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, garlic, basil, pepper and nutmeg. Combine mozzarella cheese and remaining Parmesan cheese., In a 13x9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray, layer three noodles, 3/4 cup tomato sauce, 1 cup spinach mixture and 3/4 cup cheese mixture. Repeat layers three times., Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 45-50 minutes or until bubbly. Let stand for 10-15 minutes before cutting.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 300 calories, Fat 8g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 53mg cholesterol, Sodium 753mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 23g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
LASAGNA WITH SPINACH AND BASIL SAUCE
Steps:
- PREPARE SPINACH AND BASIL TOMATO SAUCE: Brown beef in large stock pot until brown. While beef is browning, dice onion and mince garlic. Then drain beef in a colander to remove grease. Put diced onions and minced garlic into pot on simmer. Allow to simmer until onions are translucent, keeping careful not to burn. Then pour in ground beef, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, and tomato paste. Stir well. Introduce herbs and sugar to pot. Measurements are approximate. Taste sauce to adjust. Add spinach after thawing. Allow sauce to simmer for 30 minutes. Remove bay leaf. Set aside.
- PREHEAT oven to 350 degrees F. Boil lasagna noodles for 10 minutes and then strain. Beat one egg and then combine with cottage cheese.
- LAYER an even layer of sauce onto bottom of 13x9 baking dish. Top with 3 lasagna noodles. Then layer with an even covering of cottage cheese mixture. Then sprinkle with Italian cheese. Repeat 1-2 times, ending with a layer of cheese.
- BAKE for 45 minutes or until cooked through. Let stand before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 0 g, Fat 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 g, Sodium 0 g, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 0 g
SAUTEED SPINACH AND SHIITAKES
This is a very healthy saute of spinach and shiitake mushrooms, which are high in copper, an under-appreciated nutrient.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Healthy Recipes Gluten-Free Recipes
Time 20m
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium. Add mushrooms; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until browned, 8 to 10 minutes. Transfer to a plate (reserve skillet).
- Heat remaining tablespoon oil in skillet. Add as much spinach as will fit; season with salt and pepper. Toss spinach, adding more to skillet as room becomes available. Cook until tender, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat, drain off any excess liquid, and stir in vinegar. Top spinach with mushrooms.
SPINACH LASAGNA I
If you like spinach, you'll like this one. Enjoy!
Provided by Karen
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Cook the noodles according to package directions. Drain. Saute the onion and garlic in the olive oil, adding water as needed to keep from sticking.
- Combine the ricotta, tofu, Parmesan cheese, spinach, egg whites, black pepper, parsley, and sauteed onion and garlic. Mix well.
- Spray a 9 x 13 inch casserole dish with cooking spray. Arrange a layer of cooked noodles on the bottom. Top with 1/3 each of the ricotta mixture, the mozzarella and the tomato sauce. Repeat layers twice more, ending with tomato sauce. Cover with foil.
- Cover with foil and bake for 40 minutes. Remove foil and bake 10 to 15 more minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 421.5 calories, Carbohydrate 38.9 g, Cholesterol 37.8 mg, Fat 17.6 g, Fiber 6.9 g, Protein 32.3 g, SaturatedFat 7.2 g, Sodium 1313.2 mg, Sugar 9.6 g
TRADITIONAL ITALIAN SPINACH LASAGNA
This is a dish I make only once a year. We invite friends to dinner. If there are any leftovers, I freeze them in single serving size bags and put those into a large freezer bag. This is labor intensive, and an all day affair for me. I like that the crosswise sections make me think of the Italian flag.
Provided by Sweetiebarbara
Categories Pork
Time 6h
Yield 1 Large Lasagna, 18 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Saute the onions and garlic in a heavy iron pot in olive oil, until translucent, then remove from pot, and set aside.
- Put sausage in pot with ground fennel and brown.
- Add basil, oregano, and parsley.
- Stir in onions and garlic, as well as tomatoes, tomato sauce and paste.
- Let simmer gently about 2-3 hours.
- Boil lasagna noodles according to package directions, and hang to dry.
- Beat together eggs, ricotta and parmesan cheese, set aside.
- Build lasanga:.
- Barely cover bottom of large, deep lasagna pan with sauce.
- Place a layer of noodles lengthwise over sauce.
- Place all of spinach over noodles.
- Cover this with a layer of noodles shortwise.
- Spread ricotta cheese mixture over noodles, and cover this with a lengthwise layer of noodles.
- Put one half of remaining sauce over noodles and cover with shortwise noodles.
- place mozzerella cheese over noodles into a somewhat solid sheet and cover with lengthwise noodles.
- Pour remaining sauce over top.
- Bake at 350 degrees for about 40 minutes, or until bubbly.
- Grate hard cheese over top as soon as you pull it from the oven.
- Serve with Italian bread and a salad.
CLASSIC SPINACH LASAGNA
Make and share this Classic Spinach Lasagna recipe from Food.com.
Provided by mielhollinger
Categories European
Time 1h5m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- In a blender or food precessor, blend the tofu, milk, oregano, basil, salt, lemon juice, garlic, and onions together until it achieves the consistancy of cottage cheese.
- If the mixture is too thick, add a little water.
- Stir in the chopped spinach and set aside.
- Cover the bottom of lasagna pan with a thin layer of tomato sauce, then a layer of noodles.
- Sprinkle half of the tofu mixture and 1/2 cup of the optional cheese.
- Cover this with noodles and a layer of sauce.
- Add the remaining filling, 1/2 cup of cheese, and a layer of sauce.
- Add one more layer of noodles, and cover with sauce.
- Top with remaining cheese.
- Bake for 30-45 minutes.
- Remove from oven and let sit 10 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 181.6, Fat 5.8, SaturatedFat 0.8, Sodium 1893.8, Carbohydrate 25.1, Fiber 5.2, Sugar 11.5, Protein 12.9
Tips:
- To save time, you can use pre-cooked lasagna noodles.
- If you don't have shiitake mushrooms, you can use another type of mushroom, such as cremini or oyster mushrooms.
- Be sure to caramelize the garlic until it is golden brown. This will add a lot of flavor to the sauce.
- If you don't have fresh basil, you can use dried basil. However, fresh basil will give the sauce a brighter flavor.
- Be sure to season the sauce to taste. You may need to add more salt, pepper, or garlic powder.
- You can make this lasagna ahead of time and reheat it when you're ready to serve.
Conclusion:
This spinach and shiitake lasagna with caramelized garlic basil sauce is a delicious and flavorful vegetarian dish. It's perfect for a special occasion or a weeknight meal. The lasagna is made with layers of lasagna noodles, spinach, shiitake mushrooms, and a creamy garlic basil sauce. It's then baked until golden brown and bubbly. This lasagna is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.
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