Potato Lasagna with Béchamel Sauce

Potato Lasagna with Béchamel Sauce
This dish combines the creamy textures of mashed potatoes with the traditional layers of lasagna, enriched with creamy béchamel sauce and cheese. It’s a delicious and comforting twist on classic lasagna.

Ingredients:

For the lasagna:

600g potatoes 
Salt to taste 
1 package of precooked lasagna noodles (500g) 
200g sliced ​​ham 
200g mozzarella cheese 
50g grated Parmesan cheese 
For the béchamel sauce:

3 tablespoons butter 
4 tablespoons wheat flour 
6 cups milk 
1 can of heavy cream 
Salt, pepper, and nutmeg to taste 
 Preparation instructions:

Prepare the mashed potatoes:

Cook the potatoes in a saucepan of boiling salted water for 5 minutes or until tender but not too mushy.
Drain the potatoes and pass them through a juicer or mash them until smooth.
Season with salt to taste and set aside.
Make the béchamel sauce:

In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
Add the wheat flour and fry for about 2 minutes, stirring constantly to prevent burning.
Gradually add the milk, stirring constantly until the mixture thickens into a smooth sauce.
Add the cream, salt, pepper, and nutmeg to taste. Mix well and cook for a few more minutes until all the ingredients are well incorporated.
Assemble the lasagna:

In a medium ovenproof dish, place a layer of béchamel sauce on the bottom. Place a layer of lasagna noodles on top of the sauce.
Add a layer of mashed potatoes, followed by a layer of ham and a layer of mozzarella cheese.
Repeat the layers (sauce, pasta, mashed potatoes, ham, cheese) until all the ingredients are used up, ending with a layer of pasta and a final layer of béchamel sauce.
Sprinkle the top with grated Parmesan cheese.
Bake:

Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).
Bake the lasagna noodles in the preheated oven for 35 minutes, or until golden brown and bubbly.
Serve:

Remove the lasagna noodles from the oven and let them rest for 10 minutes before cutting and serving. This dish is ideal for a family meal, where everyone will enjoy the creamy and tasty combination of potatoes, ham, cheese and smooth béchamel sauce.