Best Mushroom Lasagna

 

 

Best Mushroom Lasagna

Elizabeth Almeida

Servings

6

Prep Time

15 minutes

Cook Time

135 minutes

Cuisine

Italian

Category

Dinner

Mushroom lasagna is a delicious and satisfying vegetarian twist on the classic Italian dish. Layers of lasagna noodles, savory mushrooms, and creamy cheese come together to create a hearty and flavorful meal.

Lasagna with mushrooms

Ingredients

  • 12 Lasagna Noodles, cooked
  • 1# Mozzarella Cheese, shredded
  • 1/2 c. Parmesan Cheese, grated

Red Sauce

  • 1# Ground Pork
  • 1# Ground Beef
  • 1# Fat Moon Mushrooms, chopped
  • 1/4 c. Red Wine
  • 1/2 c. Diced Onions
  • 12 oz. Tomato Paste
  • 16 oz Farmer Dave's Marinara Sauce
  • 16 oz Chopped Tomatoes, canned or fresh
  • 2 T. Sugar
  • 1 T. Italian Seasoning
  • 1/2 t. Fennel Seeds
  • 2 t. Salt, or to taste
  • 1/2 t. Ground Black Pepper
  • 1/4 c. Fresh Parsley, chopped

Cheese

  • 16 oz. Ricotta Cheese 
  • 1 Egg
  • 1/4 c. Fresh Parsley, chopped

Directions

    Prepare Sauce

    1. Brown ground pork & ground beef.

    2. Saute mushrooms. Deglaze pan with red wine.

    3. Saute onions & garlic until clear and fragrant.

    4. Combine all sauce ingredients in a pot and simmer for an hour.

    Create Layers

    1. Create your first layer: 1 1/2 c. sauce.

    2. Add the middle layers: Noodles, Ricotta cheese, Sauce, Shredded cheese (3x).

    3. Make the final layer: Noodles, Sauce, Shredded Cheese

    Bake Lasagna

    1. Bake at 350 degrees F for 1 hour, covered with foil. 

    2. Uncover and bake for 15 minutes.

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