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I have cheesy pasta things to share today!
watch the how to video here:
crispy prosciutto cheesy white lasagna from Half Baked Harvest on Vimeo.
Because really, who doesn’t need cheese filled lasagna on the Monday after Thanksgiving? It’s clearly just the right thing to do. After a whirlwind weekend, I think we could use a meal like this to help ease us back into the work week. Plus, there’s some spinach involved, so I mean it’s kind salad…ish?
Right, right!
But guys let’s talk about our Thanksgiving weekends, how was everyone’s? Mine was pretty awesome. No major drama to report, good food was had, family stories were shared, and the house is now decked out with Christmas! Thanksgiving day was spent cooking up a storm, celebrating my brother Kai’s, 21st birthday and making a heck of a lot of cocktails. Finished the night off with about ten minutes of a Christmas movie before my eyes gave in and I went to bed at the earliest hour I have in months, YES! Friday was spent doing zero black Friday shopping, instead I was back in the kitchen cooking and photographing. I have a crazy month ahead, but despite my slightly overwhelming to do list, I am surprisingly, not too stressed and more just excited for Christmas time to finally be here. Other highlights of the long weekend include decorating the Christmas tree, watching Home Alone while putting together these Cookie Decorating Kits and listening to all the Christmas music! Oh, and it’s been snowing since Sunday and I could not be happier about it!
I’ve already shared not one, not two, but three Christmas inspired posts and there are SO many more to come. Dying to know what you guys are excited about this holiday season. Any recipes you’d love to see? Homemade crafts? What? Let me know!
While your brains are all thinking upon Christmas recipes and things you might want to see on the blog this season, let me tell you all about this here crispy prosciutto cheesy white lasagna. It’s one of my favorite white lasagnas, probably because of all that crispy prosciutto on top…okok and of course all the CHEESE. This is beyond delicious and I could not think of a better recipe to kind of kick off my holiday inspired entertaining recipes. Whenever I think of December dinners/recipes, I always think of lasagna. This traditional one is typically my go-to, but when my family comes into town for Christmas, there are so many people in the house that I typically need to make two. So I make one meaty lasagna and one white lasagna. While I keep the meat one very classic, I always have fun with the white. Since the boys only care about the meat lasagna, I don’t have to worry about what “weird” ingredients go into the cheesy white lasagna.
So while every year the way I make this slightly different, I’m currently loving this year’s version. It’s extra, extra cheesy, filled with a creamy Béchamel sauce and layered with spinach, ricotta, provolone, and then topped with prosciutto just before baking, which allows it to get nice and crispy in the oven. Perfection.
Of course, if you’re a vegetarian, you can leave the prosciutto off, but if you don’t mind a little ham, please, please, do not skip this part. It adds a saltiness that pairs really nicely with the sharp cheeses, and of course, the crispness adds another layer of awesome texture…which you guys know I love!
The rest is pretty simple and straight forward. I used no-boil pasta noodles to keep the recipe quick and easy, but if you can only find regular lasagna noodles, those will work great too. Just cook them according to the package directions and bake as directed according to the recipe.
And with that I think I am going to close out this post! Hoping this lasagna is the perfect start to your week! I know it can be hard getting back into the grind after Thanksgiving weekend, but cheese and pasta make everything better.
Or at least they do in my house anyway!
PS. I cannot believe I forgot to mention this, but I did watch the first episode of Gilmore Girls while editing photos, and OH MY GOSH!! I am dying. I don’t want to ruin it for anyone who has yet to watch, but it was SO GOOD (and Christmasy!). I’m saving the Spring, Summer and Fall episodes for after the holidays so I can attempt to squeeze in watching all the Christmas movies. Yes, I am totally the most annoying person ever. #sorrynotsorry
Crispy Prosciutto White Lasagna.
Servings: 8 servings
Calories Per Serving: 512 kcal
Nutritional information is only an estimate. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed.
Ingredients
- 1 stick (1/2 cup) butter
- 2 cloves garlic minced or grated
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt + pepper
- 1/4 cup flour
- 2 cups milk I used 2%
- 2 cups chicken broth vegetable broth can be used
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup parmesan cheese grated
- 2 cups whole milk ricotta
- 2 cups shredded provolone
- 2 (10 ounce) packages frozen spinach thawed and drained
- 1 box no-boil lasagna noodles
- 3 ounces prosciutto torn
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9x13 inch pan.
- Melt the butter in a medium sauce pan. Add the garlic, basil, oregano, salt, and pepper and cook 30 seconds or until fragrant. Whisk in the flour and cook for about 1 minute. Slowly add the milk and broth. Bring to a boil and stir for 1 minute. Remove from heat and stir in the mozzarella cheese and 1/2 cup of parmesan cheese. Stir until the cheese is fully melted and the sauce is smooth. Set the cheese sauce aside.
- In a medium bowl combine the ricotta, provolone and spinach.
- Spread 1/4 of the cheese sauce in the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Top with 3-4 lasagna sheets. Spread with 1/2 the ricotta cheese mixture and then another 1/4 of the cheese sauce. Place another 3-4 lasagna noodles on top and then top with the remaining ricotta cheese mixture and another 1/4 of the cheese sauce. Add the remaining lasagna noodles and pour the remaining cheese sauce over top. Top with a 1/2 cup of parmesan cheese. Arrange the prosciutto on top. Bake uncovered for 45 minutes or until the top has bubbled up and browned a bit. Let stand 20 minutes before serving.
For real though, how could you not LOVE this plate full of all the good things in the world. Gimme.
Is it ok to make this the night before and store in fridge? Then take it out the following night to bake?
Yes, making the night before works great. Please let me know if you have any other questions. I hope you love this recipe. Thanks so much!! xTieghan ?
Hi,
This looks incredible! I was wondering if it would just a well with fresh homemade lasagna noodles?? I can’t think of a reason why not but just wanting to make sure!
Thanks!
HI! Homemade lasagna noodles will be amazing! Please let me know if you have any other questions. I hope you love this recipe. Thanks so much! xTieghan
My step daughter is allergic to tomatoes and in searching the web I found your recipe. It was a big hit over the holidays. Now she and her husband are coming to visit to celebrate his birthday and he requested that I make this dish. Thank you, it’s delicious and simple to make.
That is so great! I hope it turns out amazing Robin! Thank you!
made this last night for a crew of ten! normally I would never serve a new recipe to guests but you’ve never done me wrong! followed the recipe exactly and it came out perfect. I served it with a side of asparagus in the cast iron pan. for dessert I did your ice cream banana bread from the cook book. was also a huge hit! thank you!!!
Hi Kristen! I am really glad this turned out amazing for you and your guests! I hope you had a great night! Thank you!
May I ask where your lasagna dish is from? It’s so pretty!
That is from anthropologie, but a couple years old. Please let me know if you have other questions. Hope you love this recipe! Thanks! ?
What is that herb garnish on top, oregano? It looks great.
It’s oregano. Hope you love this recipe! Thanks! ?
Thanks, I am thinking of entering an Italian dish competition, seems like this would be nice but of course the first step is make it at home!
Yes! I hope this turns out amazing for you, Linda! Thank you!
Just made this last night for my very picky eater boyfriend and he LOVED it! I am obsessed with prosciutto and next time I want to double the amount! lol
Thank you for a wonderful recipe!!
I am so glad you both enjoyed this! Thank you Chelsea!
what size of spinach packages? 8 ounces?
hi! I use 10 ounces packages, but 8 will work too! Please let me know if you have other questions. Hope you love this recipe! Happy Holiday’s 🙂
Made this yesterday and it was really good. The prosciutto gives a nice salty touch to the richness of the cheese sauce. I made homemade ricotta using an instant pot recipe and a 16 oz. package of chopped spinach. Worked perfect. Will definitely make again. thanks.
I am so glad you enjoyed this! Thank you Danita!
This is a great dish my kids ask me to.make this every year. I do make it a little different I add the prosciutto ham and also cooked shredded chicken in the layers. It’s a winner with my family!
Thank you Lana! I am so happy you and your family like this recipe!
Do you think I could substitute the noodles for thin eggplant strips? How would I keep it from getting too soggy?
I am not sure as I have not done this. I would salt the eggplant to draw out the moisture, then blot them with a paper tower. Then layer like the noodles. Please let me know if you have any other questions. Hope you love this recipe! Thanks! 🙂
Hi Tighan! I really want to make this! If I sautéed fresh spinach instead of used frozen how much should I use? Thanks! I have made one of your amazing breakfasts every Christmas morning since 2015, I loved the Gingerbread Waffles! I’m excited to see something new and amazing for my family!
HI! I would use about 6-8 cups fresh spinach. that will be great! Please let me know if you have other questions. Hope you love this recipe! Thanks! 🙂
Also, this makes me so happy! 🙂
Made this today with a couple additions. Added artichoke hearts into the ricotta mixture. I also saute pancetta with rosemary and thyme. Remove from pan and saute sliced mushrooms in pancetta grease and a tbsp of butter. Added this to the layers. Awesome!
The additions sound amazing!! So happy you made it, thank you Ella!
hi, any idea of the calorie content per slice. I am logging all my food and having this for dinner tonight!
Hi!! I’m sorry but i don’t do the calories on my recipes ):
I hope you still love it Irene!
I have got bresaola. Can I add this instead of prosciutto?
Lasagne looks amazing!
sure, that will be great!
Hi!
LOVE all of your recipes!
Making this over the weekend for a New Years party. Did you use fresh oregano on top and did you bake it on or just add after baking. Love the presentation!
Thanks a million!
Thank you!! I sprinkled a little fresh oregano on top! It’s works great. Hope you love this!