#sauteing

#sauteing

Besides adding an extra boost of nutrients, spinach can add a really grounding, earthy flavor to a ricotta mixture or veggie layer. The one step that you can't miss when adding spinach to your lasagna, though, is to cook it first. The types of spinach commonly used for lasagna, including curly or flat-leaf, contain a lot of water. If you fail to cook out that water beforehand, the residual moisture may permeate the other layers, leading to a watery, heavy, and soggy pasta dish.

Adding about ¼ cup of water to a pound of sliced mushrooms allows them to steam and release their moisture quickly. It's a fine way to cook them evenly as well, so less stirring.