Italian Sausage and Mushroom Lasagna with Creamy Béchamel

Follow our step-by-step guide on how to make Italian Sausage and Mushroom Lasagna with Creamy Béchamel.

1. Step 1

   Start by preheating your oven to a cozy 375°F (190°C).

2. Step 2

   While that warms up, grab a 9x13-inch baking dish and give it a light spritz of cooking spray to prevent sticking.

3. Step 3

   Next, heat a skillet over medium heat and add your Italian sausage.

4. Step 4

   Cook it until it’s beautifully browned and crumbly, which should take about 10 minutes.

5. Step 5

   Once it’s done, drain any excess fat and set the sausage aside for later.

6. Step 6

   Now, let’s whip up a creamy béchamel sauce.

7. Step 7

   In a saucepan, melt some butter over medium heat.

8. Step 8

   Once it’s melted, whisk in flour and let it cook for about 2 minutes until it’s light and foamy.

9. Step 9

   Gradually pour in the milk, stirring continuously, and then add a pinch of salt and a dash of nutmeg.

10. Step 10

    Keep whisking until the sauce thickens up nicely, which should take around 10 minutes.

11. Step 11

    Once it’s reached that perfect consistency, remove it from the heat and set it aside.

12. Step 12

    In a medium bowl, beat an egg and mix in ricotta cheese along with some dried parsley until everything is well combined.

13. Step 13

    This will add a lovely flavor to your lasagna, so set this mixture aside for now.

14. Step 14

    It’s time to assemble your delicious lasagna! Start by spreading about 1 ½ cups of marinara sauce on the bottom of your prepared baking dish.

15. Step 15

    Lay down 4 lasagna noodles on top, overlapping them if needed.

16. Step 16

    Next, layer on 1/3 of the ricotta mixture, followed by 1/3 of the cooked sausage, a handful of chopped mushrooms, ¼ of the béchamel sauce, 1 cup of mozzarella cheese, and a sprinkle of 1/8 cup of Parmesan cheese.

17. Step 17

    Top this off with another cup of marinara sauce.

18. Step 18

    Repeat these layers two more times, and for the final layer, place down the last noodles and top them with the remaining marinara sauce, béchamel sauce, mozzarella, and Parmesan cheese.

19. Step 19

    Cover your masterpiece with foil and pop it into the preheated oven.

20. Step 20

    Let it bake for about an hour, or until it’s bubbling and the noodles are tender.

21. Step 21

    After that, remove the foil and bake for an additional 5 minutes to get that top layer of cheese beautifully golden and bubbly.

22. Step 22

    Once it’s out of the oven, resist the urge to dive in right away! Allow the lasagna to rest for about 10 minutes.

23. Step 23

    This will make slicing and serving much easier.

24. Step 24

    When you finally cut into it, you’ll reveal those delicious layers, and your kitchen will be filled with the irresistible aroma of homemade lasagna.

25. Step 25

    Enjoy every bite!.