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.
