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Lasagna with Mushrooms, Ham, and Cheese

A comforting and easy-to-make lasagna packed with layers of cheese, tender mushrooms, and savory ham, perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 400
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Pasta and Sauce
  • 9-12 pieces lasagna noodles whole wheat or regular
  • 3 cups marinara sauce homemade or store-bought
Filling
  • 1 cup diced ham
  • 2 cups sliced mushrooms button mushrooms or your favorite variety
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 cups ricotta cheese
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Seasonings
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and garlic, cooking until softened.
  3. Toss in the mushrooms and sauté until golden and tender, about 5-7 minutes. Season with salt, pepper, basil, and oregano. Mix in diced ham and cook for another couple of minutes.
  4. Cook the lasagna noodles according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside, saving some pasta water.
Layering
  1. Spread a thin layer of marinara sauce in a large baking dish.
  2. Place a layer of noodles, half of the ricotta cheese, half of the mushroom and ham mixture, and a generous layer of mozzarella cheese.
  3. Repeat this process, finishing with a layer of noodles topped with marinara and a sprinkle of mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
Baking
  1. Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for about 25 minutes.
  2. Remove the foil and continue baking for another 15 minutes until the top is golden and bubbly.
  3. Let the lasagna rest for about 10 minutes before slicing.

Notes

Make the lasagna a day in advance for flavors to mingle. You can substitute ham with ground turkey or omit it for a vegetarian option. Stores in the fridge for up to 3 days or can be frozen.