White lasagna, also known as lasagna al forno, originated in Italy as a decadent dish enjoyed on special occasions. One version that stands out is lasagna bechamel, a hearty and creamy take on the classic recipe. So, if you're ready to embark on a culinary adventure, let's delve into the secrets of creating the ultimate lasagna bechamel, leaving you with a dish that will delight your taste buds and become a favorite among family and friends.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
LASAGNA WITH WHITE SAUCE
I'm an old-fashioned country cook and I love preparing simple recipes like this lasagna. White sauce, tomatoes and beef are kitchen staples I normally keep on hand, so it's simple to make this dish on weeknights. -Angie Price, Bradford, Tennessee
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h20m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- In a Dutch oven, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink, breaking it into crumbles; drain. Add the tomatoes, tomato paste, bouillon and seasonings. Cover and cook over medium-low heat 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. , Meanwhile, melt butter in a large saucepan; stir in the flour, salt and pepper until blended. Gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, about 1 minute. Remove from the heat and stir in half the cheese; set aside. , Pour half the meat sauce into an ungreased 13x9-in. baking dish. Layer with half the lasagna noodles and remaining meat sauce. Top with remaining noodles. Pour white sauce over noodles. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. , Cover and bake at 400° until bubbly and noodles are tender, 40 minutes. If desired, uncover and broil 5-6 inches from heat until lightly browned, about 2 minutes. Sprinkle with parsley as desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 232 calories, Fat 10g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 38mg cholesterol, Sodium 639mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 14g protein.
WHITE LASAGNA
The flavors of the asparagus, chicken, ham and cheese all blend together so well in this unique main dish. This recipe also provides a creative use for leftover holiday turkey! I like to serve it with garlic bread and a salad.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h
Yield 8-10 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Cook noodles according to package directions. Drain. In a large saucepan, melt butter; blend in flour, onion, garlic powder and pepper. Add broth and milk; cook and stir until bubbly and thickened. Stir in 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese. Spread 1/2 cup sauce in the bottom of a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Stir mushrooms into the remaining sauce. Lay 3 noodles in the pan. Top with asparagus, chicken, mozzarella and about 1 cup sauce. Top with 3 more noodles, the cooked ham and half of the remaining sauce. Cover with remaining noodles and sauce. Sprinkle with the remaining Parmesan cheese. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 35 minutes or until heated through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 322 calories, Fat 15g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 66mg cholesterol, Sodium 678mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 24g protein.
LASAGNA WITH BECHAMEL
I was watching "Inedible to Incredible" with my daughter and they made this lasagna - something like it anyway. The recipe on their website is missing items from the ingredients list and VERY heavy in prep. So I simplified and altered it heavily. My family loved it! Hard to believe lasagna can be this good and not loaded with cheese!
Provided by Arenee104
Categories European
Time 1h25m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Meat Sauce: Brown ground meat until no longer pink. Drain off fat, if any, and add the white wine. Cook, stirring bits up from the bottom, until the wine has evaporated. Add spaghetti sauce, bring to a simmer, move to back burner, turn heat to lowest setting, cover.
- Bechamel Sauce: In large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Whisk flour into butter and allow to cook for 2 minutes. Slowly add milk, continuing to whisk until the mixture is smooth and begins to thicken. Add salt, pepper and nutmeg, reduce heat to lowest setting, cover.
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Bring water to a boil and prepare dry noodles according to package directions. If using no-boil noodles, take boiling water off heat, add noodles, cover and let sit for 5 minutes before assembling lasagna. I left the no-boil noodles in the hot water during assembly, using tongs to grab, drain and layer noodles as I went.
- Assembly: Use 8x8, 7x11 or similar sized pan. Line bottom of pan with noodles, add about 1/2 cup of meat sauce, then layer about 1/2 cup of bechamel sauce on top. Repeat these layers until all the sauces are used up. Sprinkle the top layer of bechamel with parmesan cheese. Don't fret if there are leftover noodles.
- Bake 40 - 50 minutes or until cheese is golden brown.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 356.8, Fat 21.5, SaturatedFat 11.9, Cholesterol 54.9, Sodium 1089.2, Carbohydrate 27.1, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 11.8, Protein 10.7
WHITE SAUCE LASAGNA (LASAGNA BIANCA)
A lasagna made with peas, mushrooms and italian sausage in a white sauce instead of a typical tomato sauce. This recipe was first introduced to me by my Italian sister in law. It might take a bit of extra time to make (maybe a few extra pans) but believe me it is well worth the effort! http://anitalianinmykitchen.com/2014/01/27/white-sauce-lasagna-lasagna-bianca/
Provided by rosemolloy59
Categories European
Time 1h25m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In a small pot of boiling water add peas and cook until tender about 10 minutes, cook sausage in a small frying pan adding a 1/4 cup of water, cook until browned and cooked thoroughly and water has evaporated (watch that it doesn't burn), in a medium frying pan add 2 tablespoons of olive oil, add mushrooms, 1/4 teaspoon of oregano, 1/4 teaspoon of parsley ,1/4 teaspoon of salt and 1/4 cup of water, cook on medium heat until tender and water has evaporated, stirring occasionally , watch that they don't burn. When done, add the drained peas, italian sausage to the mushrooms and combine well. In a large pot melt butter over medium heat, blend in flour and salt, gradually stir in milk , cook and stir over medium heat until mixture begins to bubble and thicken, remove from heat. In a medium baking pan (I used a 12x10) spread a ladle (using a 1/2 cup ladle) of sauce on the bottom of the pan (keeps the noodles from sticking) then doing 4 layers , place lasagna noodles (or strips) on top (I used 4 for every level, 1 noodle break in half length wise to fit the pan if need be), add 1 1/2 to 2 ladles of sauce (spread so that it covers the noodles), 1/4 of the mixture spread on top, 1/4 of the chopped mozzarella, and a 1/4 of the grated parmesan cheese for 4 layers. Bake in 350° degree oven for approximately 20-25 minutes. Let sit for 5 minutes before cutting . Enjoy!
- *the new oven ready lasagne (no boiling needed) is a perfect alternative. I'm sure you can find it in the pasta section of your supermarket.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 584.4, Fat 31.6, SaturatedFat 15.2, Cholesterol 78.3, Sodium 1034.5, Carbohydrate 46.5, Fiber 3.1, Sugar 3.8, Protein 28.3
MAGNIFICENT WHITE LASAGNA
One of my family's favorite recipes. I make this at least twice a month, if not more.
Provided by jillmo515
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pasta Lasagna Recipes
Time 1h
Yield 9
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook lasagna in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until cooked through but firm to the bite, about 8 minutes; drain.
- Mix chicken, artichokes, shredded mozzarella cheese, 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, and sun-dried tomatoes together in a large bowl.
- Beat cream cheese, milk, 1 tablespoon basil, and garlic powder together in a bowl until smooth. Mix 2/3 of the cream cheese mixture with the chicken mixture. Spread remaining cream cheese mixture into the bottom of a 9x13-inch casserole dish.
- Spread a single layer of lasagna noodles over the cream cheese mixture, top with 1/3 of the chicken mixture, and a layer of mozzarella cheese slices. Repeat layering with noodles, chicken mixture, and mozzarella slices 2 times. Top with remaining Parmesan cheese and basil.
- Bake in the preheated oven until golden and bubbling, about 25 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 546.2 calories, Carbohydrate 32.3 g, Cholesterol 118.4 mg, Fat 31.7 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 33.7 g, SaturatedFat 18.4 g, Sodium 771.8 mg, Sugar 3.1 g
BEST LASAGNA WITH RICOTTA BECHAMEL
This recipe combines popular, easy-to-find, family-friendly ingredients, with an old-school, authentic Italian technique to make this lasagna unique and over the top. The creamy bechamel melts in your mouth and together with the fresh herbs, it really balances out the hearty flavor of the meat sauce.
Provided by NicoleMcmom
Categories Pasta and Noodles Pasta by Shape Recipes
Time 2h30m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 25
Steps:
- Prepare meat sauce: Heat a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add ground sirloin and sausage; cook and stir until browned and crumbly, about 8 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- Add olive oil to the Dutch oven. Add onion and salt and cook over medium-high heat, stirring often, until softened and translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in garlic and saute until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add crushed tomatoes, red wine, tomato paste, sugar, black pepper, and crushed red pepper; stir until well combined. Stir in cooked meat and bring mixture to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer for 30 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in basil and parsley.
- While sauce is simmering prepare bechamel: Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in flour, and cook, whisking constantly, for 3 minutes. Whisk in milk, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 15 minutes. Season with salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Remove from the heat and whisk in ricotta until smooth. Let stand 10 minutes.
- At the same time, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook 12 lasagna noodles in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water.
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly coat a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
- Spoon 1/2 cup meat sauce into the bottom of the prepared dish. Place 4 noodles across sauce. Spoon 1/3 of remaining meat sauce over noodles. Add 1/2 of the bechamel sauce, then sprinkle with 1/3 of the mozzarella and 1/2 of the Parmesan cheese. Repeat layers once more. Top with remaining 4 noodles, remaining sauce, and remaining mozzarella cheese.
- Cover and bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes. Uncover and bake until golden and bubbly, 10 to 15 minutes longer. Remove from the oven and let stand 15 minutes before serving. Sprinkle with additional fresh basil leaves.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 506.8 calories, Carbohydrate 41.1 g, Cholesterol 80.2 mg, Fat 24.8 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 30.5 g, SaturatedFat 12.5 g, Sodium 1061.2 mg, Sugar 4.7 g
Tips:
- Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor.
- Make sure to cook the lasagna noodles al dente so they don't get mushy.
- Use a variety of cheeses for a more complex flavor.
- Don't be afraid to experiment with different ingredients and flavors.
- Let the lasagna rest for at least 15 minutes before cutting into it so the flavors can meld.
Conclusion:
Lasagna is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With so many different recipes to choose from, there's sure to be a lasagna that everyone will love. Whether you're looking for a classic lasagna recipe or something more unique, you'll find it in this collection. So next time you're looking for a hearty and satisfying meal, give lasagna a try.
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