Description
A hearty and creamy lasagna bake with layers of tender pasta, savory mushrooms, fresh spinach, and a rich cottage cheese filling.
Ingredients
- 9 lasagna noodles
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 16 oz mushrooms, sliced
- 10 oz fresh spinach
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 cups cottage cheese
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Cook lasagna noodles according to package directions until al dente; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; sauté until softened, about 3 minutes. Add mushrooms and cook until browned, about 8 minutes. Add spinach and cook until wilted, then season with salt and pepper.
- In a bowl, mix cottage cheese, egg, half of the Parmesan, and oregano until well combined.
- Spread a thin layer of marinara sauce on the bottom of a 9×13 inch baking dish. Arrange 3 noodles over the sauce. Top with half of the cottage cheese mixture, half of the mushroom-spinach mixture, and one-third of the remaining marinara. Repeat layers. Finish with noodles, remaining marinara, mozzarella, and remaining Parmesan.
- Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Uncover and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until bubbly and golden. Let rest for 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste. For a lighter version, use low-fat cottage cheese and mozzarella.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Method: Main
- Cuisine: Italian-American