Ingredients and Weight:
- Lasagna noodles: 12 ounces
- Cremini mushrooms: 12 ounces, sliced
- Yellow onion: 1 medium, chopped
- Garlic: 4 cloves, minced
- Olive oil: 2 tablespoons
- Marinara sauce: 28 ounces (2 cans)
- Ricotta cheese: 15 ounces (1 container)
- Cottage cheese: 15 ounces (1 container)
- Mozzarella cheese: 12 ounces (1 bag), shredded
- Parmesan cheese: 6 ounces (1 cup), grated
- Fresh basil: 1/4 cup, chopped
Preparation Time:
15 minutes
Cooking Time:
60 minutes
Difficulty Level:
3 (Medium)
Preparation Method Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add mushrooms, onion, and garlic and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in marinara sauce and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to low and cook for 15 minutes, or until sauce has thickened.
- In a large bowl, combine ricotta cheese, cottage cheese, mozzarella cheese, and half of the Parmesan cheese.
- Spread 1 cup of marinara sauce in the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish.
- Place 6 lasagna noodles over the sauce.
- Spread half of the ricotta mixture over the noodles.
- Top with half of the mushroom mixture.
- Repeat layers.
- Sprinkle remaining Parmesan cheese on top.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Let stand for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Nutritional Information:
- Serving size: 1/8 of lasagna
- Calories: 340
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
- Sodium: 690mg
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Dietary Fiber: 4g
- Sugar: 9g
- Protein: 21g
Dish Characteristics:
- Rich and flavorful
- Creamy and cheesy
- Vegetarian-friendly
- Perfect for special occasions or a cozy dinner
User Comments:
- "This lasagna is absolutely delicious! The combination of cheeses is perfect, and the mushroom sauce is so flavorful."
- "I've never had a vegetarian lasagna before, but this one is amazing. I'd definitely order it again."
- "This is a great dish for entertaining guests. It's easy to make and it always impresses."
Special Precautions and Tips:
- If you can't find cremini mushrooms, you can use any other type of mushroom you like.
- You can use any type of lasagna noodles you like, but no-boil noodles are the easiest and quickest.
- If you don't have ricotta cheese, you can use all cottage cheese or all cream cheese instead.
- Let the lasagna stand for 10 minutes before slicing to help it set and prevent it from falling apart.
