* Exported from MasterCook *
Lasagna With Spinach, Wild Mushrooms And Three Cheeses
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Serving Size : 8 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Italian Kooknet
Main Dish
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 lb Lasagna Noodles
3 tb Olive Oil
2 Cloves Garlic -- finely
- chopped
3 Shallots -- finely chopped
3/4 lb Button Mushrooms -- chopped
1/2 lb Shiitake Mushrooms -- chopped
1/4 c Butter
1/4 c All-Purpose Flour
3 c Milk
1/2 c Gorgonzola Cheese -- crumbled
1 1/2 c Parmesan Cheese -- grated
- divided
2 tb Tomato Paste
Salt
Pepper
30 oz Frozen Chopped Spinach
- thawed and squeezed dry
1 1/2 c Ricotta Cheese
3 lg Eggs -- lightly beaten
1 1/2 ts Dried Basil
1/8 t Ground Nutmeg
Cook lasagna noodles according to package instructions; set aside. Place
oil in large, heavy skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and shallots;
cook, about 5 minutes, until soft. Add mushrooms; cook until liquid is
evaporated, about 10 minutes. With slotted spoon, transfer to a large bowl
and reserve. Melt butter in skillet, blend in flour and cook for 2
minutes, stirring constantly. Gradually whisk in milk; bring to a
simmer. Cook, stirring, until sauce thickens, about 5 minutes. Stir in
Gorgonzola, 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese and the tomato paste. Continue
cooking and stirring until the cheese is melted. Stir half the mushroom
mixture into sauce. Add salt and pepper to taste. Remove from heat and
reserve. In a large mixing bowl, combine spinach, ricotta, 3/4 cup
Parmesan cheese, eggs, basil, nutmeg, salt and pepper to taste with
remaining mushroom mixture; stir to blend. Preheat oven to 375øF. Spread
a thin layer of sauce on bottom of a 2 quart casserole of deep baking
dish. Place layer of noodles over sauce. Spoon layer of spinach/mushroom
filling over noodles and top with sauce. Repeat layers, ending with
noodles and a thin layer of sauce. Sprinkle remaining 1/4 cup Parmesan
cheese over top. Bake 35-40 minutes or until browned and bubbly.
Source: Medford Mail Tribune, 7 December 1993 Typed by Katherine Smith
Kook-Net: The Shadow Zone IV - Stinson Beach, CA From Lin Fields and
Carole Walberg
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