Are you tired of the same old lasagna recipes and looking for a new twist on this classic dish? Look no further than this Mushroom and Swiss Chard Lasagna recipe! Combining earthy mushrooms, nutritious Swiss chard, and gooey cheese, this dish is sure to become a new family favorite. In this post, we will walk you through the steps to create this delicious and satisfying meal. We will start by discussing the ingredients you will need, followed by a step-by-step guide to assembling and baking the lasagna. Finally, we will share some tips for serving and storing leftovers. Let’s get cooking!
Ingredients:
- 1 pound of lasagna noodles
- 2 tablespoons of olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 pound of mushrooms, sliced
- 1 bunch of Swiss chard, chopped
- 1 teaspoon of dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 cups of ricotta cheese
- 2 cups of shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup of grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 eggs
- 1 jar of marinara sauce
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- Cook the lasagna noodles according to the package instructions, then drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the onion and garlic, and cook until softened.
- Add the mushrooms and Swiss chard, and cook until the mushrooms are browned and the chard is wilted.
- Stir in the thyme, salt, and pepper, then remove from heat.
- In a medium bowl, mix together the ricotta, mozzarella, Parmesan, and eggs.
- Spread a thin layer of marinara sauce in the bottom of a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Layer with lasagna noodles, mushroom mixture, cheese mixture, and marinara sauce, repeating until all ingredients are used up.
- Cover the dish with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Let the lasagna cool for 10 minutes before serving.