Spinach Mushroom Lasagna With Red Pepper Marinara Recipes

INSTANT POT SPINACH AND MUSHROOM LASAGNA

Steps:

• Add the butter to a 6-quart Instant Pot® and set to high saute (see Cook's Note). When melted, add the mushrooms and 2 teaspoons salt and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden brown, 8 to 10 minutes. Stir in the flour and nutmeg and cook for 1 minute. Whisk in the milk, bring to a boil and cook until thick and creamy, about 5 minutes. Transfer the bechamel sauce to a medium bowl and set aside. Add 2 cups water to the pot (no need to clean the pot first) and put the rack in the bottom with the handles folded under.
• Meanwhile, mix together the spinach, basil, ricotta, red pepper flakes, garlic, 1 cup Parmesan and 1 teaspoon salt in a medium bowl until completely combined.
• Spread 1/2 cup marinara sauce on the bottom of an 8-inch round cake pan. Break 4 lasagna noodles into large pieces and arrange in an even layer over the sauce. Spread another 1/2 cup marinara sauce evenly over the noodles. Layer a third of the bechamel over the marinara and top with a third of the spinach mixture. Top with another layer of 4 broken noodles. Repeat the process 2 more times, starting with 1/2 cup marinara and ending with broken noodles, for a total of 4 layers of noodles. Top with the remaining marinara and cover tightly with foil, wrapping any excess underneath (if you bunch the foil on the side of the pan it won't fit in the pot).
• Fold an 18-inch piece of foil in half lengthwise, then in half again lengthwise and finally once more in half lengthwise, making a 4 1/2-inch-wide foil sling for the pan. Place the cake pan with the lasagna in the center of the sling and lower into the pot.
• Follow the manufacturer's guide for locking the lid and preparing to cook. Set to pressure cook on high for 25 minutes.
• After the pressure-cook cycle is complete, follow the manufacturer's guide for natural release. After 15 minutes, being careful of any remaining steam, unlock and remove the lid.
• Position a rack in the upper third of the oven and preheat the broiler to high.
• Remove the foil from the lasagna and top with the mozzarella and remaining 1/4 cup Parmesan. Broil until the cheese is melted, bubbling and brown in spots, 1 to 4 minutes. Let sit 10 minutes before serving.

SPINACH AND MUSHROOM LASAGNA

Steps:

• Stir the ricotta, spinach, mushrooms, parsley, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper in a large bowl. In a medium bowl, combine the mozzarella and parmesan.
• Spread about 1/2 cup marinara sauce in a thin layer in a 6-quart slow cooker. Cover with a single layer of uncooked lasagna noodles (4 to 6 noodles), breaking them as needed to fit. Spread half of the ricotta mixture over the noodles. Top with about one-third of the remaining sauce, then sprinkle with about one-third of the mozzarella mixture. Repeat the layers (noodles, ricotta, sauce, mozzarella mixture). Top with the remaining noodles, then the remaining sauce and mozzarella mixture.
• Cover and cook on low, 4 hours. Uncover and let rest 15 minutes so the excess liquid is absorbed.

EASY ROASTED RED PEPPER AND MUSHROOM LASAGNA

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Spray a 9x13 baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
• Combine ricotta, spinach, 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, and egg in a large mixing bowl.
• Spread 1 cup of sauce on bottom of baking pan.
• Layer 4 uncooked lasagna noodles, 1/3 of ricotta mixture, 1/2 of sliced mushrooms, 1/2 of roasted red peppers, and 1 cup of sauce.
• Layer 4 uncooked noodles, 1/3 of ricotta mixture, and 1-1/2 cup sauce.
• Layer 4 uncooked noodles, the rest of the ricotta mixture, remaining mushrooms and roasted red peppers, and 1 cup of sauce.
• Layer 4 uncooked noodles, remaining sauce, and parmesan and remaining mozzarella.
• Cover with foil and bake at 375 degrees for 50-60 minutes. Remove foil and continue baking until cheese is melted, about 5 minutes. Allow to stand for 15 minutes before serving.