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Creamy White Pesto Lasagna - white lasagna

Creamy White Pesto Lasagna

White lasagna: bake this rich and creamy mushroom and spinach version with a homemade Raclette cheese sauce. Perfect for a comforting family meal.
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 8
Calories 450 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 6 tablespoons salted butter
  • 12 ounces wild mushrooms, roughly torn
  • kosher salt and pepper
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced or grated
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 2 cups vegetable broth
  • 2 cups shredded Emmi Raclette (provolone or fontina can be used)
  • 12-16 lasagna sheets
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided
  • 15 ounces ricotta cheese
  • 10 ounces fresh spinach
  • 1/2 cup prepared pesto

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9x13 inch pan.
  • Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the mushrooms and season with salt and pepper. Cook undisturbed for 5 minutes or until golden, then stir and continue cooking until caramelized, 3-5 minutes. Remove the mushrooms to a plate.
  • Add the butter, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper to the skillet and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant. Whisk in the flour and cook for about 1 minute. Add the milk and broth. Bring to a boil and stir for 1 minute. Remove from heat and stir in the Raclette cheese and 1/2 cup of parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
  • In a medium bowl, combine the ricotta, spinach, and pesto.
  • Spread 1/4 of the cheese sauce in the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Top with 3-4 lasagna sheets. Spread with 1/2 of the ricotta cheese mixture, another 1/4 of the cheese sauce, and half of the mushrooms.
  • Place another 3-4 lasagna noodles on top, then top with the remaining ricotta cheese mixture, another 1/4 of the cheese sauce, and the remaining mushrooms. Add the remaining lasagna noodles and pour the remaining cheese sauce over top. Top with the remaining 1/2 cup of parmesan cheese.
  • Bake uncovered for 45 minutes or until the top has bubbled and browned. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.