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Mary Berry Spinach and Mushroom Lasagne

Mary Berry Spinach and Mushroom Lasagne
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Mary Berry Spinach and Mushroom Lasagne is a vegetarian version of traditional lasagne, where mushrooms and spinach replace the usual meat filling.

Ingredients

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For the Vegetable Filling

  • 300 g mushrooms, sliced

  • 200 g fresh spinach

  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

  • 2 tbsp olive oil

  • 1 tsp dried oregano

  • Salt and black pepper to taste

For the White Sauce

  • 40 g unsalted butter

  • 40 g plain flour

  • 500 ml milk

  • 60 g grated Parmesan cheese

  • Pinch of nutmeg

For the Lasagne

  • 9–12 lasagne sheets

  • 150 g grated mozzarella or cheddar cheese

Instructions

  • Prepare the oven – Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).

  • Cook the onions and garlic – Heat olive oil in a large pan and sauté the onion until soft. Add garlic and cook briefly.

  • Add mushrooms – Stir in the sliced mushrooms and cook until they release moisture and begin to brown.

  • Add spinach – Add fresh spinach and cook until wilted. Season with oregano, salt, and pepper.

  • Prepare the white sauce – Melt butter in a saucepan. Stir in flour and cook for one minute.

  • Add milk gradually – Whisk in the milk slowly, stirring constantly until the sauce thickens.

  • Add cheese and seasoning – Stir in Parmesan cheese and a pinch of nutmeg.

  • Start layering – Spread a little white sauce in the bottom of the baking dish.

  • Add pasta sheets – Place a layer of lasagne sheets over the sauce.

  • Add vegetable mixture – Spread some spinach and mushroom filling over the pasta.

  • Repeat layers – Continue layering pasta, vegetables, and sauce until the dish is full.

  • Finish with cheese – Spread remaining sauce on top and sprinkle grated mozzarella or cheddar.

  • Bake the lasagne – Bake for 30–35 minutes until the top is golden and bubbling.

  • Rest before serving – Let the lasagne sit for 10 minutes before slicing.

Find it online: https://maryberrycooks.co.uk/mary-berry-spinach-and-mushroom-lasagne/