WHITE LASAGNA (LASAGNA BECHAMEL)
White lasagna can be made using a wide variety of fillings. This version uses bacon, leeks and spinach. No-boil lasagna noodles make assembling this lasagna a breeze. They tend to be thinner than regular dried lasagna noodles and therefore seem more like fresh homemade pasta in the final dish.
Provided by Heidi Hoerman
Time 1h30m
Number Of Ingredients 22
Steps:
- 1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet. Saute the sliced mushrooms and leeks until limp. Remove from the vegetables from the skillet and set aside.
- 2. Cut the bacon slices into small pieces by slicing crosswise at 1/4 inch intervals. In the still warm skillet, cook the bacon slowly, over medium low heat. Allow much of the fat to render out of the bacon as you prepare the rest of the ingredients. Do not cook too fast or the bacon will become hard. Remove the bacon pieces from the fat and drain on paper towels.
- 3. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the flour and whisk to remove all lumps. Allow the flour to cook in the butter for about 3 minutes, whisking occasionally. Add the milk. Bring slowly to a simmer, stirring occasionally. Do not use too high a heat or the sauce will scorch. Season with the salt, pepper, and nutmeg. When the sauce is thickened to the consistency of heavy cream, remove from the heat.
- 4. In a large bowl, stir together the ricotta, spinach, eggs and pesto sauce.
- 5. In a rectangular glass baking dish, do the following layers (from bottom to top): -thin layer of sauce (bottom) -layer of noodles -optionally, another thin layer of sauce -optionally, another layer of noodles (at this point you should have used only 1/3 of the sauce) -the ricotta-spinach mixture -layer of noodles -layer of sauce -the leek and mushroom layer -the bacon (or other meat, poultry or fish) -layer of noodles -the remaining sauce -the shredded mozzarella -the grated parmesan (top)
- 6. Bake uncovered in a 350F oven for 1 hour or until the noodles are soft and the top is golden brown. The lasagna is best if covered with foil kept in the oven (turned off)for another 30 minutes before serving.
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Nimaljannat Jannat
jannat@gmail.comThis was the best lasagna I've ever had! The bechamel sauce was so creamy and flavorful, and the spinach added a nice touch of flavor. I will definitely be making this again.
Guy Yoann Nganji
y69@gmail.comThis lasagna was easy to make and turned out great! The bechamel sauce was smooth and creamy, and the cheese was perfectly melted. I will definitely be making this again.
Zalal Ahmad
z.ahmad@hotmail.comI'm not a huge fan of lasagna, but this recipe was really good. The bechamel sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the cheese was perfectly melted. I would definitely recommend this recipe.
sr tamim
tamim_s@yahoo.comThis lasagna was amazing! The bechamel sauce was so creamy and flavorful, and the spinach added a nice touch of flavor. I will definitely be making this again.
Niket Mandel
m-niket81@gmail.comThe lasagna was a bit dry. I think I should have used more bechamel sauce.
Bryan Dennis
d.b@yahoo.comThis lasagna was a bit bland for my taste. I think next time I will add some more spices to the bechamel sauce.
Shahzad Khan gopang
k-shahzad@yahoo.comThis lasagna was easy to make and turned out great! The bechamel sauce was smooth and creamy, and the cheese was perfectly melted. I will definitely be making this again.
Khoza junior Khoza
k@hotmail.comI made this lasagna for a party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it, and I even got requests for the recipe.
igwe ngozi daniella
n.igwe@yahoo.comThis lasagna was delicious! The bechamel sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the pasta was cooked perfectly. I especially liked the addition of spinach, which added a nice touch of color and flavor.
Prince will Norris
n11@hotmail.frThis was the best lasagna I've ever had! The bechamel sauce was so creamy and flavorful, and the spinach added a nice touch of flavor. I will definitely be making this again.
Feroz Ahmd
f_a@yahoo.comThis lasagna was easy to make and turned out great! The bechamel sauce was smooth and creamy, and the cheese was perfectly melted. I will definitely be making this again.
Alice Tucker
alice24@gmail.comI'm not a huge fan of lasagna, but this recipe was really good. The bechamel sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the cheese was perfectly melted. I would definitely recommend this recipe.
Linda Rose
l20@aol.comThis lasagna was amazing! The bechamel sauce was so creamy and flavorful, and the spinach added a nice touch of flavor. I will definitely be making this again.
Gurls World
g-world@hotmail.comThe lasagna was a bit dry. I think I should have used more bechamel sauce.
Op Faysal
faysal-op100@gmail.comThis lasagna was a bit bland for my taste. I think next time I will add some more spices to the bechamel sauce.
LK Rakib
rakib.l@gmail.comThis lasagna was easy to make and turned out great! The bechamel sauce was smooth and creamy, and the cheese was perfectly melted. I will definitely be making this again.
Kaliyah
kaliyah84@hotmail.comI made this lasagna for a party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it, and I even got requests for the recipe.
SuMi Duvenhage
duvenhage_s45@aol.comThis lasagna was delicious! The bechamel sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the pasta was cooked perfectly. I especially liked the addition of spinach, which added a nice touch of color and flavor.
Alex McCoy
am@hotmail.comI'm not a huge fan of lasagna, but this recipe changed my mind. The bechamel sauce was so smooth and cheesy, and the spinach added a nice touch of flavor. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves lasagna or is looking for a new tw
Nicole Barrow
nicole-b98@yahoo.comThis lasagna was a hit with my family! The bechamel sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the layers of pasta, cheese, and spinach were perfectly balanced. I will definitely be making this again.