Description
Creamy White Lasagna Delight is an easy, comforting baked pasta featuring layers of tender lasagna noodles, silky white sauce, ricotta, mozzarella, and Parmesan. Perfect for family dinners, this recipe delivers a golden, bubbly top and a rich, cheesy interior. With simple steps and pantry staples, it’s ideal for beginners and seasoned cooks alike, offering a classic Italian flavor that satisfies cravings for creamy, cheesy comfort food.
Ingredients
Scale
- 9 lasagna noodles
- 2 cups ricotta cheese
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 4 cups milk
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- salt and pepper to taste
- fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Cook noodles until al dente, drain and set aside.
- Melt butter in saucepan, whisk in flour, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper; cook 1‑2 minutes.
- Gradually whisk in milk, simmer 5‑7 minutes until thickened; remove from heat.
- Spread a thin layer of sauce in baking dish, layer three noodles, half ricotta, half mozzarella, and a sprinkle of Parmesan.
- Repeat layers, ending with noodles on top.
- Cover with foil and bake 25 minutes.
- Remove foil, bake additional 15 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Rest 5‑10 minutes, garnish with parsley, and serve warm.
Notes
- For a gluten‑free version
- substitute all‑purpose flour with a gluten‑free blend. The lasagna can be assembled a day ahead and refrigerated before baking. Leftovers store well in the fridge for up to three days or freeze for up to two months.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
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