Vida Recetas Editorial
The lasagna with ham and cheese is a practical and delicious version of this Italian classic, perfect for those seeking comfort food without the hassle of homemade pasta. Originating in Italy, lasagna traditionally is made with ragù, but this ham and cheese variation is ideal for a family lunch or a weekday dinner. Its creamy béchamel sauce, along with the salty flavor of ham and the softness of mantecoso cheese and mozzarella, creates an irresistible combination.
This recipe is especially recommended for beginners in the kitchen, as it uses pre-cooked pasta and a simple white sauce. Moreover, it is very versatile: you can add spinach, mushrooms, or shredded chicken to give it a personal touch. Preparation time is moderate, but the result is spectacular.
If you like to experiment, try substituting ham with pepperoni or adding some grated Parmesan cheese on top before gratinating. The ham and cheese lasagna is a safe choice that will delight both adults and children.
Prep
60 min
Cook
15 min
Servings
6
Calories
525 kcal
Cook the pasta for 8 minutes, in boiling water with a pinch of salt and set it aside.
Preheat an oven to 180ºC, heat up and down.
We will prepare the bechamel sauce or white sauce, to do this, put the butter in a pot, preferably non-stick, let it melt and add the flour, with the help of some rods, whisk to mix and cook the flour at the temperature of the butter. Then, start adding the milk and don't stop stirring, as you should avoid lumps from forming in the sauce.
Once all the milk has been incorporated, stir occasionally to prevent the sauce from burning, especially around the edges of the pot. Let it cook until the mixture begins to thicken and remove from the heat.
Place a layer of white sauce on a platter suitable for the oven. Spread 1/3 of the pasta over the bechamel and cover with white sauce, ham, in sufficient quantity and two slices of cheese.
Put 1/3 of pasta back on top of the preparation, add white sauce and ham.
Finally, spread the remaining pasta, cover it with the white sauce and mozzarella cheese.
Bake at 180º for 15 minutes or until the cheese is grated.
This recipe has a medium difficulty level, which means it's accessible for cooks of all levels.
The preparation time is 60 minutes and the cooking time is 15 minutes.
This recipe is designed for 6 servings.
Yes, many ingredients can be substituted with similar alternatives. We recommend checking the recipe variations.
Store the preparation in the refrigerator for up to 3 days in an airtight container. Some preparations can be frozen for up to 3 months.
