Mushroom Lasagna

Okay... I'll say it... I love lasagna!!!  I make a few versions of it.  Some with beef, some with chicken, or this one with mushrooms.  This is a hearty vegetarian dish that everyone will love. 

32 oz Marinara Sauce
10 - 15 Lasagna Noodles
3 Tbsp Butter
2 Tbsp Olive Oil
2 c Sliced Cremini Mushrooms
1 c Chopped Cremini Mushrooms
1/4 c Diced Onion
2 Cloves Garlic - Finely Chopped
1 Tbsp Fresh Chopped Thyme
1/2 c Dry Sherry
1 Tbsp Fresh Chopped Basil
1 Tbsp Fresh Chopped Flat Leaf Parsley
2 Tbsp Flour
1/2 c Vegetable Stock
1/2 c Milk
12 oz Ricotta Cheese
1 1/2 c Grated Mozzarella Cheese
1/3 c Grated Parmesan Cheese
Kosher Salt
Fresh Ground Pepper​

Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 9 x 13 baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.

In a medium skillet melt 2 Tbsp butter with 1 Tbsp olive oil. Once melted add the sliced and chopped cremini mushrooms. Stir to coat in the butter and oil.  Saute for 8 minutes over medium heat, stirring occasionally.  Add the onion, garlic, thyme and a pinch of salt and a grind or two of pepper. Saute for another 3 minutes.  Add the sherry and cook another 3 minutes. Turn off heat and set aside.

In a saucepan melt the remaining butter an olive oil. Whisk in the flour, a pinch of salt and a grind of pepper. Let the flour mixture cook for 2 minutes. While whisking add the vegetable stock and milk.  Bring to a soft boil and reduce to a simmer.  Let simmer for 3 - 4 minutes.  Turn off heat and whisk in the ricotta cheese.  Set aside.

In another sauce pan bring the marinara sauce to a simmer. Add the basil and parsley and let simmer for another 3 - 4 minutes. Turn off the heat.

Spread about 1/2 c of the marinara sauce on the bottom of the baking dish. Line with a layer of lasagna noodles.  Spread another layer of marinara sauce on the noodles. Spread half of the ricotta mixture on top of the sauce. Top the ricotta with half of the mushrooms and then top the mushrooms with 1/2 c mozzarella cheese. Repeat the layers again. Top the last layer with a final layer of noodles, followed by marinara sauce, the remaining mozzarella cheese and parmesan cheese.

Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for an hour and 15 minutes. Remove the foil and bake an additional 15 minutes. remove from oven and let rest for at least 10 minutes before serving.

Serves 6 - 8