| Level: | Intermediate |
| Total: | 2 hr 40 min |
| Active: | 45 min |
| Yield: | 8 to 10 servings |
Ingredients
- 12 portobello mushroom caps, cleaned and gills removed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 2 pints cremini, baby bella or white button mushrooms
- 3 cloves garlic, chopped
- 2 shallots, roughly chopped
- 1/4 cup Marsala
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
- 2 cups low-fat ricotta cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan
- Nonstick cooking spray, for spraying the baking dish and foil
- 1 recipe Lightened-Up Bechamel, recipe follows
- 12 no-boil lasagna noodles
- 12 ounces baby spinach, cooked and drained of all moisture
- 16 ounces low-fat mozzarella, sliced (preferably from a deli or pre-packaged slices)
- Fresh basil leaves, cut into chiffonade, for garnish
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 1/2 cups skim milk
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan
- 1/8 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment.
- Brush the mushroom caps with 1 tablespoon of the olive oil, season both sides with salt and pepper and put on the prepared baking sheet with the interior sides down. Bake until shriveled and the liquid evaporates, about 30 minutes. Set aside to cool.
- Leave the oven on but lower the temperature to 375 degrees F.
- Add the cremini mushrooms, garlic and shallots to a food processor and pulse until the mixture is coarsely ground. Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Add the mushroom mixture and stir. Cook, stirring every couple minutes, until the mushrooms begin to caramelize, about 8 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Deglaze the pan with the Marsala and add the thyme. Set aside to cool.
- Once cool, whisk together the mushroom mixture, ricotta and Parmesan. Season with salt and pepper. Fill each mushroom cap evenly with the mixture.
- Spray the bottom of a 9-by-14-inch baking dish with cooking spray; spray one side of a piece of aluminum foil with the spray.
- Ladle a thin, even coating of the Lightened-Up Bechamel into the prepared baking dish. Top with 4 lasagna noodles, a third of the spinach and another layer of bechamel. Next, place 6 stuffed mushrooms evenly in 2 rows. Add a third of the sliced mozzarella followed by a layer of bechamel. Repeat with 4 more noodles, aother third of the spinach and then some bechamel. Place the remaining 6 stuffed mushrooms evenly in 2 rows and top with another third of the mozzarella and then some bechamel. Add the remaining noodles and spinach, then finally another layer of bechamel and the remaining mozzarella on top.
- Bake immediately, as the more time this sits, the more the shape and structure of the lasagna is compromised. Cover with the sprayed aluminum foil piece and bake on the middle rack until golden brown and bubbly, about 35 minutes. If you want extra golden brown cheese, place the lasagna in the broiler for a couple of minutes. Let the lasagna rest for at least 30 minutes before slicing with a sharp knife and scooping with a spatula. Garnish each slice with basil.
- Heat the oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the flour, whisking until smooth, and cook for about 1 1/2 minutes. Slowly add the milk while whisking constantly to prevent lumps. Bring to a low simmer and add the Parmesan, nutmeg and salt and pepper to taste. Set aside.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size | 1 of 10 servings |
| Calories | 533 |
| Total Fat | 28 g |
| Saturated Fat | 13 g |
| Carbohydrates | 38 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 3 g |
| Sugar | 7 g |
| Protein | 31 g |
| Cholesterol | 66 mg |
| Sodium | 724 mg |
Reviews
This lasagna was delicious. Easy to make, a little time consuming, but we’l worth the time. I cut it in half and used most of the Beschemel on it. I would double the recipe for this if doing a full pan.
My husband and I love this dish. I’ve made it a couple of times now. I only made one change, I don’t like big portabella mushrooms.
Instead of stuffing mushrooms in between layers , I just used the mixture that goes inside the mushrooms. I layered it like you would any regular meat lasagna. It was delicious !!!!! Looking forward to making it again soon.
Instead of stuffing mushrooms in between layers , I just used the mixture that goes inside the mushrooms. I layered it like you would any regular meat lasagna. It was delicious !!!!! Looking forward to making it again soon.
My Husband, (who rarely goes back for seconds), went back for thirds!
My new favorite meatless lasagne. Thank you for the recipe Jeff.
Fantastic recipe! I made a 1/2 recipe in a 8×8 pan for 4 servings because I wanted to make sure we would like this. I used only 4 portobellos which meant I had only one layer of stuffed mushrooms so I used the leftover ricotta/mushroom mixture to spread on the noodles for one of the layers. Beware, the portobellos shrink A LOT after baking so buy super big ones. My bechemel was on the thick side so make sure yours is thinner, as shown on the show, this makes spreading it easier and the noodles need moisture in order to cook properly. Will definitely be making this one again! Thanks, Jeff.
Loved it! I am a huge fan of this dish. Thanks Jeff!
After seeing this on Saturday I went out and bought what I didn’t have and made it. This is amazing Jeff, thanks for making it on the show. It is definitely a keeper in my book. I put one piece in the freezer to see how it holds up, it if works out good next time it will be a double batch. Again thanks!!!