Ham and Cheese Lasagna

 

Ham and Cheese Lasagna

🧀 Ingredients:

6 large fresh lasagna sheets

6 slices of ham

50 g (1.75 oz) chopped onion

50 g (1.75 oz) butter

55 g (1.9 oz) flour

500 ml (2 cups) milk

100 g (3.5 oz) grated cheese (like Emmental, Gruyère, or mozzarella)

Salt and pepper to taste

A pinch of ground nutmeg (optional)

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🥄 Instructions:

1. Make the béchamel sauce:

In a saucepan, melt the butter. Add the chopped onions and sauté for 2–3 minutes until soft (do not brown).

Stir in the flour and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.

Gradually pour in the milk while whisking to avoid lumps.

Cook over medium heat, stirring, until the sauce thickens.

Season with salt, pepper, and a pinch of nutmeg if using.

Stir in half the grated cheese and mix until melted.

2. Assemble the lasagna:

In a greased baking dish, spread a thin layer of béchamel sauce.

Place 2 lasagna sheets on the bottom.

Add 2 slices of ham and cover with béchamel sauce.

Repeat the layers (pasta → ham → sauce) until you’ve used everything.

Finish with béchamel sauce on top and sprinkle with the remaining cheese.

3. Bake:

Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).

Bake for about 25–30 minutes, or until golden and bubbly.