Mushroom and Burrata Lasagnette

A luxurious layered pasta dish featuring mixed mushrooms, creamy burrata, and ricotta, served with Tuscan kale. This elegant lasagnette combines earthy mushrooms with rich Italian cheeses and fresh herbs for a sophisticated twist on traditional lasagna.

6 servings
1 hr 32 min

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided, plus more for brushing
  • pounds mixed mushrooms
  • to taste Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper
  • 1 large shallot
  • cup dry white wine
  • 1 cup ricotta
  • ¼ cup heavy cream
  • 6 sheets fresh pasta sheets
  • 8 ounces burrata or fresh mozzarella
  • ounces Parmesan
  • 6 teaspoons marjoram leaves
  • ½ bunch Tuscan kale
  • 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Preheat oven to 425°F. Heat 1 tablespoon butter and 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Add half of mushrooms, season with salt and pepper, and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned and starting to crisp, 8-10 minutes. Transfer to a medium bowl. Repeat with 1 tablespoon butter, 1 tablespoon oil, and remaining mushrooms. Return all mushrooms to skillet (reserve bowl) and add shallot, wine, and remaining 1 tablespoon butter. Cook, stirring occasionally, until skillet is dry, about 5 minutes. Return mushrooms to bowl.

    25 min

  2. 2.

    Combine ricotta and cream in a small bowl; season with salt and pepper.

    2 min

  3. 3.

    Working in batches, cook pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water, stirring occasionally, until just softened, about 30 seconds. (If using dried noodles, cook until al dente.) Transfer noodles to a large rimmed baking sheet as you go, brushing with oil and overlapping as needed.

    10 min

  4. 4.

    Spread a thin layer of ricotta mixture in a small baking dish and top with a pasta sheet (if using dried, use 2 noodles side by side). Spread a large spoonful of ricotta mixture over pasta, scatter some mushrooms over, then a few pieces of burrata. Top evenly with some Parmesan and 1 teaspoon marjoram leaves. Repeat layering process (starting with noodles and ending with marjoram) 5 more times; finish with the last of the Parmesan and a grind or two of pepper.

    15 min

  5. 5.

    Cover lasagnette with foil and bake until warmed through, 10-15 minutes. Remove foil and continue baking until golden brown, 15-20 minutes. Let cool at least 5 minutes.

    35 min

  6. 6.

    Meanwhile, toss kale in a large bowl with vinegar and remaining 1 tablespoon oil to coat and massage leaves just to soften slightly; season with salt and pepper. Serve lasagnette with kale alongside.

    5 min

  7. 7.

    Lasagnette can be assembled 1 day ahead. Cover and chill.