Savory Wild Mushroom & Goat Cheese Lasagna
Indulge in this luxurious Savory Wild Mushroom & Goat Cheese Lasagna, a perfect blend of earthy flavors and creamy textures. This dish features an array of fresh wild mushrooms—such as portobello, oyster, and shiitake—sautéed with fragrant garlic and sweet onions, then layered with tender lasagna noodles and a rich, velvety cream sauce. Finished off with crumbled goat cheese for a tangy bite and topped with golden-brown Parmesan, each slice is a delightful experience. Perfect for gatherings or a special family dinner, this elegant meal will impress your guests and tantalize their taste buds.
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Servings
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Calories
13
Ingredients
Ingredients
Canola oil or vegetable oil
2 tablespoons (For greasing the baking dish and sautéing.)
Garlic cloves
2 (Chopped.)
Onion
1 (Chopped.)
Wild mushrooms
2 lbs (Trimmed and sliced (portobello, oyster, shiitake).)
Salt
1 teaspoon (To taste.)
Pepper
1/4 teaspoon (To taste.)
Fresh basil
1/4 cup (Chopped, or 1 teaspoon dried.)
Butter
1/4 cup (For the cream sauce.)
All-purpose flour
1/3 cup (For thickening the cream sauce.)
Carnation Evaporated Milk
2 (375 ml) cans (Regular, 2% or fat-free.)
Goat cheese
1 cup (Crumbled.)
Parmesan cheese
1 cup (Grated.)
Lasagna noodles
1 lb (Cooked according to package instructions.)
Instructions
1
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with oil.
2
In a large skillet over medium heat, heat oil and sauté the chopped onions and garlic until fragrant, about 3 minutes.
3
Increase the heat to high, add the sliced mushrooms, and cook for 10-15 minutes until the liquid evaporates. Stir in the salt, pepper, and fresh basil. Allow to cool and store in the refrigerator if preparing ahead.
4
In a large saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Stir in the flour and cook for 2 minutes.
5
Gradually whisk in the evaporated milk and bring the mixture to a boil. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
6
Meanwhile, cook the lasagna noodles according to package directions until al dente. Drain and rinse them under cold water to stop the cooking process.
7
ASSEMBLY: Start by placing a single layer of lasagna noodles at the bottom of the prepared dish. Spread 1 cup of the cream sauce over the noodles, then layer on 1 cup of the sautéed mushroom mixture. Sprinkle with 1/4 cup of goat cheese and 2 tablespoons of grated Parmesan. Repeat the layers, utilizing all noodles and filling, until you reach the top layer, which should have sauce and remaining cheese.
8
Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until the top is browned and bubbly. Allow the lasagna to rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Nutrition Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the main ingredients in this lasagna?
The main ingredients include wild mushrooms (portobello, oyster, shiitake), goat cheese, Parmesan, lasagna noodles, and a cream sauce made with evaporated milk.
What temperature should the oven be preheated to?
The oven should be preheated to 400°F (200°C).
What size baking dish is needed?
You should use a 9x13-inch baking dish for this recipe.
Which wild mushrooms are recommended?
Portobello, oyster, and shiitake mushrooms are specifically recommended for their earthy flavor.
How should the mushrooms be prepared?
The mushrooms should be trimmed and sliced before they are sautéed.
How long do you sauté the mushrooms?
Sauté the mushrooms on high heat for 10-15 minutes until the liquid evaporates.
What type of oil can I use for sautéing and greasing?
You can use either canola oil or vegetable oil.
Can I use dried basil instead of fresh?
Yes, you can substitute 1/4 cup of fresh chopped basil with 1 teaspoon of dried basil.
How is the cream sauce made?
The sauce is made by melting butter, stirring in flour for two minutes, and then gradually whisking in evaporated milk until it boils.
What kind of milk is used for the velvety sauce?
The recipe calls for two 375 ml cans of Carnation Evaporated Milk, which can be regular, 2%, or fat-free.
Do the lasagna noodles need to be cooked before assembly?
Yes, the lasagna noodles should be cooked according to the package directions until they are al dente.
Why should I rinse the noodles under cold water?
Rinsing them under cold water stops the cooking process and prevents the noodles from becoming mushy.
How much goat cheese is used in total?
The recipe uses 1 cup of crumbled goat cheese.
How much Parmesan cheese is required?
You will need 1 cup of grated Parmesan cheese.
What is the first layer in the baking dish?
The assembly starts with placing a single layer of lasagna noodles at the bottom of the greased dish.
How much cream sauce goes in each layer?
You should spread 1 cup of the cream sauce over the noodles in each layer.
How much mushroom mixture goes in each layer?
Each layer should include 1 cup of the sautéed mushroom mixture.
How long does the lasagna bake in the oven?
The lasagna should bake for 35-40 minutes.
How do I know when the lasagna is finished?
The lasagna is ready when the top is golden-brown and the filling is bubbly.
Does the lasagna need to rest after baking?
Yes, allow the lasagna to rest for 10 minutes before slicing to help the layers set.
Can I prepare the mushroom mixture in advance?
Yes, the mushrooms can be sautéed and then stored in the refrigerator if you are preparing the dish ahead of time.
Is this recipe suitable for vegetarians?
Yes, this is a vegetarian-friendly lasagna dish featuring mushrooms and cheese.
What seasonings are added to the mushrooms?
The mushrooms are seasoned with salt, pepper, and fresh basil.
How much flour is used for the cream sauce?
The recipe calls for 1/3 cup of all-purpose flour to thicken the sauce.
How much butter is used for the cream sauce?
You will need 1/4 cup of butter to start the cream sauce base.
What heat setting is used to sauté the onions and garlic?
The onions and garlic should be sautéed over medium heat until they are fragrant.
How long do the onions and garlic need to cook?
They should be sautéed for approximately 3 minutes.
What happens to the heat when the mushrooms are added?
The heat should be increased to high once the sliced mushrooms are added to the skillet.
How many cans of evaporated milk are needed?
You need two 375 ml cans of evaporated milk for the sauce.
What gives the lasagna its tangy bite?
The crumbled goat cheese provides the signature tangy bite to the dish.