This mushroom alla vodka Stovetop Lasagna is a one-pan vegetarian pasta that's creamy, comforting, and easy to make with simple ingredients!Step-by-step photos can be seen below the recipe card.
¼cupchopped frozen spinachthawed and squeezed from excess moisture (30g) $0.12
¼tspgarlic powder$0.02
1cupmozzarella cheeseshredded, (113g) $0.99
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 ¼ 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.
*You can use equal parts chicken or vegetable broth in place of the vodka. Water with a squeeze of lemon (to add a slight acidity that you'd miss out on by replacing the vodka) will also work.**If the sauce becomes too thick and the pasta sticks while cooking, add about a 1/2 cup of water.