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Lasagne with Spinach, Ricotta Cheese, Mushrooms and Bechamel Sauce
Lasagne con Spinaci, Ricotta e Funghi

Ease of preparation:  

Prep Time: 30 minutes

Cook time: 50 minutes

Servings: 4-6

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Wine pairing: White



Ingredients

1 boxBARILLA Oven Ready Lasagne
3 tablespoonsolive oil
1 clovegarlic, chopped
1 container (15 ounces)ricotta cheese
½ bag (9 ounce package)spinach
4 eachportabella mushrooms, sliced
2 cupsParmigiano cheese, grated, divided
8 cups milk
4 tablespoonsflour
4 tablespoonsbutter
to tastesalt
to tastewhite pepper


To prepare Béchamel sauce:
BRING milk to a simmer in a large pot.
MELT butter in a separate large pot and mix in flour.
COOK butter and flour until mixture is a golden color and smells nutty.
ADD milk slowly to the flour mixture; stir frequently and cook for 20 minutes.
SEASON with salt and white pepper. Stir in ½ cup Parmigiano cheese.

To prepare Lasagne:
PREHEAT oven to 375 degrees.
SAUTE garlic in olive oil until slightly yellow. Add sliced mushrooms and cook until tender.
ADD spinach, salt and pepper; cook until spinach is wilted down. Allow to cool down, then combine with the ricotta cheese.
POUR 1 ladle of the béchamel sauce in a 14 x 9 baking dish. Layer 3 Lasagne sheets and spread a layer of the ricotta and spinach mixture. Pour another ladle of béchamel on top and continue to repeat the layering process for a total of 5 layers.
SPRINKLE Parmigiano cheese on top layer. Cover with foil and bake for 40 minutes. Remove foil and bake an additional 10 minutes to brown the top layer.