Effortless Mushroom Lasagna (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Pasta & Base

01 - 1 pound dried lasagna sheets OR 2 pounds of homemade pasta dough
02 - Butter or extra-virgin olive oil, for greasing and drizzling
03 - Zest from one orange or lemon

→ Filling & Topping

04 - 3 cups of creamy ricotta cheese
05 - A generous 6 cups of savory mushroom ragù
06 - Freshly grated Parmesan cheese to your liking
07 - 8 basil leaves, fresh off the plant

# Instructions:

01 - Kick things off by setting your oven to 400°F and putting the rack in the middle. While it’s heating up, grab a 13x9-inch baking dish and coat it well with butter or olive oil. Sprinkle some of the citrus zest across the bottom. That bright pop of flavor really complements the mushroom sauce.
02 - Prepare a boiling pot of water, a chilled ice bath (add olive oil to it), and an oiled baking sheet close by. For homemade sheets, toss around 20 into the boiling water for about 15-20 seconds—quick dip! Then cool them off in the ice bath before lining them on the baking sheet. With store-bought? Just go with the timing on the package, often about 6 minutes. Don’t skip the ice bath—it stops cooking and prevents sticking.
03 - Spread a hearty amount of the mushroom ragù over the bottom of the baking pan. Lay some cooked pasta sheets over it. Keep layering with ragù, followed by dollops of ricotta. Do this 3-4 times, or until you’re out of ingredients. End the assembly with an extra helping of ragù and ricotta on top—it’s your grand finale!
04 - Scatter basil leaves (either whole or chopped) over the top. Follow this with a sprinkle of freshly grated Parmesan cheese—don’t be shy! Add a finishing drizzle of olive oil and the last bit of zest for that zing. It’s all about layering those extra flavors.
05 - Put your dish on the center rack, uncovered, and bake for 35-40 minutes. You’re aiming for a golden top, crispy edges, and bubbling at the sides. When it’s done, set it aside for 5-10 minutes—it’ll hold together better when serving. Add more Parmesan and a drizzle of olive oil, if you like.

# Notes:

01 - Packed with rich mushroom goodness, this lasagna will even win over meat lovers!
02 - The citrus zest lightens the dish and brings balance to the bold flavors.
03 - It’s a bit of a time investment, but most of it just involves waiting for the oven. Totally worth it.
04 - Tastes even better the day after. The flavors only get better with time.

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