White Lasagna (Lasagna Bianca)
Category: Pasta
Servings: 4
Ingredients:
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Egg Lasagna Sheets | 250g |
| Sausage | 400g |
| Spinach | 1kg |
| Onion | 50g |
| Extra Virgin Olive Oil | 20ml |
| Grana Padano DOP (cheese) | 100g |
| Whole Milk | 450g |
| All-Purpose Flour | 30g |
| Butter | 25g |
| Fine Salt | A pinch |
| Nutmeg | A pinch |
Instructions:
Step 1: Prepare the Bechamel Sauce
- Begin by heating the milk in a small pot over low heat.
- In a separate pan, melt the butter over low heat. Once melted, add the flour all at once.
- Remove from heat and slowly pour in the warmed milk, stirring constantly with a whisk to avoid lumps.
- Return the mixture to low heat, continuing to stir until the sauce thickens. Set aside.
Step 2: Prepare the Sausage and Spinach Filling
- Finely chop the onion. Remove the casing from the sausage and break it into small pieces.
- Heat a pan over medium heat and sauté the onion in olive oil until softened.
- Add the sausage to the pan and cook, breaking it up with a spoon until fully browned.
- Transfer the sausage to a bowl and set aside.
- Wash the spinach thoroughly. Add a pinch of salt to the spinach and place it in a large pan with a lid. Cover and let it wilt for about 5 minutes. After 5 minutes, stir in the remaining spinach and cook for an additional 5 minutes with the lid on.
- Once the spinach has cooked down, remove from the heat and squeeze out any excess moisture.
Step 3: Assemble the Lasagna
- Preheat your oven to 200°C (static mode).
- Grease a baking dish (about 35 x 25 cm in size) and spread a few spoonfuls of the bechamel sauce on the bottom of the dish.
- Layer the dry lasagna sheets on top of the sauce. Follow this with a layer of bechamel sauce, then add a layer of cooked sausage, followed by the sautéed spinach. Repeat this layering process, finishing with a final layer of pasta and sauce.
- Grate the Grana Padano cheese on top of the final layer for added flavor.
- Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes.
- After 25 minutes, remove the foil and continue baking for another 10 minutes to allow the top to turn golden and bubbly.
Step 4: Serve
Once the lasagna is fully cooked, remove it from the oven and let it sit for a few minutes before slicing. The White Lasagna is now ready to be enjoyed! Perfect for any occasion, this rich, comforting dish will surely delight your taste buds.
Enjoy your creamy, flavorful White Lasagna!
This recipe features a beautiful layering of tender pasta, savory sausage, and perfectly wilted spinach, all enveloped in a creamy bechamel sauce and topped with Grana Padano cheese. It’s a comforting dish that combines traditional Italian flavors with a smooth, indulgent texture that makes it the perfect meal for family gatherings or special occasions.
