Mushroom alla Vodka Stovetop Lasagna
This mushroom alla vodka Stovetop Lasagna is a one-pan vegetarian pasta that's creamy, comforting, and easy to make with simple ingredients.
Ingredients
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 2 cups white mushrooms sliced
- 1 cup red onion diced
- 1 Tbsp garlic minced
- 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper
- 1 can tomato paste 6 oz
- 1/4 cup vodka (2 oz)
- 1 cup heavy cream (8 oz)
- 2 cups water
- 8 pieces lasagna noodles broken up
- 1 1/4 tsp salt divided
- 1 cup cottage cheese (240g)
- 1/4 cup chopped frozen spinach thawed and squeezed from excess moisture
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese shredded
Instructions
- Gather and prep ingredients.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add mushrooms, red onion, garlic, and crushed red pepper to skillet and sauté for 3-4 minutes until soft.
- Add tomato paste into the skillet, stirring well for 1-2 minutes.
- Deglaze by adding vodka, stirring until all is absorbed into the mixture.
- Slowly stir in heavy cream, and add water, pasta, and 1 tsp of salt to the skillet. Cover skillet with a lid and simmer on low heat for 15-20 minutes, stirring pasta periodically to check for sticking.
- While pasta is cooking, combine cottage cheese, spinach, garlic powder, and 1/4 tsp of salt in a bowl.
- When pasta is al dente or to desired doneness, top with dollops of the cheese and spinach mixture and top with shredded mozzarella. Cover the skillet with a lid to allow the cheese to melt for 1-2 minutes.
- Let cool for 5 minutes, and dig in!
Notes
This mushroom alla vodka Stovetop Lasagna is a one-pan vegetarian pasta that's creamy, comforting, and easy to make with simple ingredients!