Ingredients
For the Creamy White Sauce:
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
4 cups whole milk, warmed
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
½ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon nutmeg
½ teaspoon salt, or to taste
½ teaspoon black pepper
For the Lasagna:
12 lasagna sheets
12–16 slices deli ham
3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
👩🍳 Instructions
- Make the white sauce
Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in the flour and cook for about 1 minute.
Slowly pour in the warm milk while whisking constantly to prevent lumps. Continue cooking for 4–6 minutes, until the sauce becomes smooth and creamy.
Stir in Parmesan, garlic powder, nutmeg, salt, and black pepper. Remove from the heat. - Prepare the lasagna
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Spread a thin layer of white sauce over the bottom of a 9×13-inch baking dish.
Add a layer of lasagna sheets, followed by ham, white sauce, and shredded mozzarella.
Repeat the layers until all the ingredients are used. - Finish the top
Finish with a layer of lasagna sheets, plenty of creamy white sauce, mozzarella, Parmesan, Italian seasoning, and a little chopped parsley. - Bake
Cover loosely with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes.
Remove the foil and bake for another 15–20 minutes, until the cheese is bubbling and beautifully golden brown. - Rest & serve
Let the lasagna rest for 10–15 minutes before slicing. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm.
❤️ Pro Tip
For the creamiest result, don’t make the white sauce too thick. It should be smooth and pourable so it can soak into every layer while baking.
Creamy layers + savory ham + gooey melted cheese = pure comfort food! 🧀🤤