Blueberry Mushroom Lasagna Recipe
blueberry balsamic, mushrooms, whipped ricotta, bechamel
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Ingredients
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Mushroom Filling
Whipped Ricotta
Béchamel Sauce
Blueberry Balsamic Reduction
Lasagna Assembly
Method
Mushroom Filling
- 1
Heat the Oil
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- 2
Sauté Garlic
Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
- 3
Whipped Ricotta
- 4
Blend Ricotta
In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta cheese and heavy cream.
- 5
Whip Mixture
Using an electric mixer, whip until smooth and creamy.
- 6
Add Basil
Fold in chopped basil and salt. Set aside.
Béchamel Sauce
- 7
- 8
Make Roux
Whisk in flour and cook for about 2 minutes until lightly golden.
- 9
Add Milk
Gradually whisk in milk, stirring constantly to prevent lumps. Cook until the sauce thickens, about 5-7 minutes.
- 10
Season Béchamel
Stir in salt and nutmeg, then remove from heat.
Blueberry Balsamic Reduction
- 11
Combine Ingredients
In a small saucepan, combine blueberries, balsamic vinegar, and honey.
- 12
Simmer Sauce
Bring to a simmer over medium heat, and cook for about 10 minutes until the blueberries break down and the sauce thickens.
- 13
Strain Sauce
Strain the reduction through a fine mesh sieve if desired. Set aside.
Lasagna Assembly
- 14
Preheat Oven
Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
- 15
Prepare Baking Dish
Spread a thin layer of béchamel sauce on the bottom of a baking dish.
- 16
Layer Ingredients
Layer 3 lasagna noodles over the sauce, followed by half of the mushroom filling, half of the whipped ricotta, and a layer of béchamel sauce.
- 17
Final Layer
Repeat the layering process, finishing with a layer of noodles, béchamel sauce, and topped with grated Parmesan cheese.
- 18
- 19
Serve
Let the lasagna cool for 10 minutes before serving. Drizzle with blueberry balsamic reduction before serving.