Artichoke and Mushroom Lasagna

Artichoke and Mushroom Lasagna
Artichoke and Mushroom Lasagna
Crusty Italian bread and a simple salad round out a delicious meatless meal. What to drink: A robust Italian Barbera.
  • Preparing Time: -
  • Total Time: -
  • Served Person: Makes 8 servings
Milk/Cream Cheese Mushroom Pasta Bake Christmas Vegetarian Back to School Dinner Mozzarella Parmesan Artichoke Fall Spring Winter Noodle Bon Appétit Pescatarian Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher
  • 4 1/2 tablespoons butter
  • ground nutmeg
  • 4 1/2 cups whole milk
  • 2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) butter
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • Carbohydrate 45 g(15%)
  • Cholesterol 107 mg(36%)
  • Fat 35 g(55%)
  • Fiber 5 g(19%)
  • Protein 34 g(69%)
  • Saturated Fat 22 g(109%)
  • Sodium 888 mg(37%)
  • Calories 651

PreparationFor filling: Melt butter in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms and garlic; sauté until mushrooms release juices and begin to brown, about 7 minutes. Add artichokes and vermouth. Cook until liquid is absorbed, stirring occasionally, about 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. For béchamel sauce: Melt butter in heavy medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add flour; stir 1 minute. Gradually whisk in milk. Reduce heat to medium and simmer until sauce thickens and lightly coats spoon, stirring occasionally, about 20 minutes. Stir in 1 1/2 cups Parmesan. Season to taste with salt, pepper, and ground nutmeg. Spread 2/3 cup béchamel sauce over bottom of 13x9x2-inch glass baking dish. Top with enough noodles to cover bottom of dish. Spread 1/4 of artichoke mixture over. Spoon 2/3 cup béchamel sauce over. Top béchamel with 1/4 of mozzarella. Sprinkle with 3 tablespoons Parmesan. Top with enough noodles to cover. Repeat layering 3 more times, finishing with a layer of noodles, then remaining béchamel. Sprinkle with remaining Parmesan. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover with foil and refrigerate.) Preheat oven to 350°F. Bake lasagna covered with foil 1 hour (or 1 hour 15 minutes if chilled). Remove foil. Increase temperature to 450°F. Bake lasagna until golden on top, about 10 minutes longer.

PreparationFor filling: Melt butter in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms and garlic; sauté until mushrooms release juices and begin to brown, about 7 minutes. Add artichokes and vermouth. Cook until liquid is absorbed, stirring occasionally, about 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. For béchamel sauce: Melt butter in heavy medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add flour; stir 1 minute. Gradually whisk in milk. Reduce heat to medium and simmer until sauce thickens and lightly coats spoon, stirring occasionally, about 20 minutes. Stir in 1 1/2 cups Parmesan. Season to taste with salt, pepper, and ground nutmeg. Spread 2/3 cup béchamel sauce over bottom of 13x9x2-inch glass baking dish. Top with enough noodles to cover bottom of dish. Spread 1/4 of artichoke mixture over. Spoon 2/3 cup béchamel sauce over. Top béchamel with 1/4 of mozzarella. Sprinkle with 3 tablespoons Parmesan. Top with enough noodles to cover. Repeat layering 3 more times, finishing with a layer of noodles, then remaining béchamel. Sprinkle with remaining Parmesan. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover with foil and refrigerate.) Preheat oven to 350°F. Bake lasagna covered with foil 1 hour (or 1 hour 15 minutes if chilled). Remove foil. Increase temperature to 450°F. Bake lasagna until golden on top, about 10 minutes longer.