Dinner for 12
Mushroom Lasagna
Sautéed mushrooms and ricotta nestle between noodles and creamy white sauce before baking with mozzarella and Parmesan.
Typical price
$7.36for 4 servings
$1.84 per serving$7.36 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
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- 90 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 12servings as written
- $typical cost tier
ItalianVegetarianBudgetFamilyDinnersCold-weather comfort
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Ramen and Asian noodles$0.18/oz typical | 16 oz | $2.88Typical price |
| Mushrooms$0.40/oz typical | 16 oz | $6.40Typical price |
| Leeks and shallots$3.49/lb typical | 0.4 lb | $1.36Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | 0.5 | $0.30Typical price |
| Butter$0.40/oz typical | 3 oz | $1.20Typical price |
| Milk$0.04/oz typical | 34 oz | $1.36Typical price |
| Whipped or light cream$0.20/oz typical | 4 oz | $0.80Typical price |
| Parmesan$0.55/oz typical | 1.75 oz | $0.96Typical price |
| Mozzarella$0.30/oz typical | 12 oz | $3.60Typical price |
| Cottage cheese or ricotta$0.17/oz typical | 15 oz | $2.55Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | a little | $0.19Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $22.09 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Cooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oilSalt and pepperFlourDried herbs, spices and seasoning blends
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1 box (16 oz) lasagna noodles
- 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 lb mushrooms
- 1 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 2 large shallots
- 4 cloves garlic
- 6 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 tbsp flour
- 4 cups whole milk
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp freshly cracked black pepper (optional)
- 4 oz crème fraîche
- 1 cup finely grated parmesan (optional)
- 3 cups grated mozzarella
- 15 oz whole-milk ricotta cheese
- fresh parsley (optional)
Steps
- Boil the lasagna noodles in salted water until flexible, about 9 minutes, then drain them.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat, then cook mushrooms, shallots, garlic, and salt for 10 minutes.
- Melt butter in a saucepan, whisk in flour, and cook for 2 minutes.
- Whisk in milk, nutmeg, and pepper, then simmer for 8 minutes until thickened; stir in crème fraîche and Parmesan.
- Spread sauce in a 9-by-13-inch baking dish, then layer noodles, mushrooms, ricotta, sauce, and mozzarella.
- Bake at 375 F for 30 minutes, then rest the lasagna for 10 minutes before cutting.
Swaps
- Mozzarella for Cheddar and shredded cheeseabout the same price
- Milk for Almond, soy or oat milkabout $0.01/oz more at typical prices
- Butter for Margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
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