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Home » Ingredient » Pasta » Homemade Creamy White Sauce Lasagna

Homemade Creamy White Sauce Lasagna

Last Updated February 21, 2021. Published February 21, 2021 By Rosemary 57 Comments

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Homemade Creamy White Sauce Lasagna, an easy delicious Italian Lasagna Recipe, layered with peas, sausage, mushrooms and the perfect White Sauce. It just might become your new favourite Pasta Dish.

white lasagna in a white pan

Everyone has eaten Lasagna I’m quite sure. I know I have eaten a lot of pans of Lasagna made by my Mom and my sister’s mother-in-law in Canada. But they were all the traditional Red Sauce Lasagna. Delicious and different in their own way. Some made with eggs, some with ricotta cheese and some with meat.

But not everyone has had the good fortune of eating a White Sauce Lasagna (or Lasagna Bianca). This I’m sure will become one of your favourites. Quite rich but oh so delicious.

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How to make it

In a small pot of boiling water add the peas and cook until tender about 10 minutes, drain.
Cook the sausage in a small frying pan adding a 3 tablespoons of water, cook until slightly browned and the water has evaporated (watch that it doesn’t burn).

In a medium frying pan add 2 tablespoons of olive oil, the mushrooms, oregano, parsley , salt and water, cook on medium heat until tender and water has evaporated, stirring occasionally. Then add the drained peas, sausage (be sure to break them into smaller pieces if too large) and combine well.

mixing the peas and sausage

Making the White Sauce

In a medium large pot melt the butter over low heat, add the flour and salt and whisk until smooth, gradually add the milk and whisk to combine, cook while stirring constantly over medium/low heat until mixture begins to bubble and thicken, remove from heat.
making the white sauce in the pot

PUTTING IT TOGETHER

In a medium baking pan spread a ladle of sauce on the bottom of the pan , this keeps the noodles from sticking, make 3-4 layers , starting with the lasagna noodles (or strips) on top spread some white sauce , top in this order, some of the sausage mixture,
making the layers with the noodles and sausage
cubed mozzarella and freshly grated parmesan cheese,  continue for 3-4 layers.
the lasagna ready for baking
Bake in a pre-heated oven. Let the lasagna sit for about 5-10 minutes before cutting and serving.
baked lasagna in a white pan

What to serve with it

For Italians, Lasagna is considered a primo piatto (first plate) which means after we would serve a meat or fish and a side dish. Of course lasagna is usually served for special occasions such as Christmas or Easter. Which means, yes dessert would be served also.

How to store it

The baked lasagna should be stored in the refrigerator, covered with plastic wrap or stored in an airtight container for 1-2 days. It can also be prepared the day before, be sure to cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate, remove from the fridge, let sit for about 20-30 minutes then bake.

It can also be frozen, unbaked be sure to cover it completely with foil, then place in an airtight plastic bag. When ready to bake thaw it overnight in the fridge. Bake as directed as stated in the recipe.

You can also freeze baked lasagna, just be sure to cool it completely and cover with foil and again place in an airtight container or plastic bag. Let it thaw in the fridge and reheat in the microwave or oven. It will keep for up to 2 months in the freezer.

lasagna baked in a white pan

What noodles to use

I used oven ready lasagna noodles for this recipe, but you can also use fresh lasagna noodles or even dry noodles that need to be boiled first. Whatever you prefer will work just fine.

After living in Italy for a few years I came to realize that there are so many delicious Lasagna Recipes.  Every region has their own and every family has their own way of making this Classic Italian Dish. And I must admit this White Sauce Lasagna has become one of our favourites!

More Delicious Lasagna and Baked Pasta Recipes

Creamy Cheesy Baked Pasta

Creamy Mushroom Lasagna

Rustic Lasagna Cups

Baked Gnocchi Double Cheese Tomato Sauce

But I am sure after tasting a few of these different types of Lasagna you will decide what your favourite is, or if you are like me,  you will have more than one that is your preference. Buon Appetito!

a piece of lasagna on a spatula

a piece of lasagna on a spatula
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Homemade Creamy White Sauce Lasagna

You could always make this into a vegetable lasagna, increase the peas and mushrooms and leave out the Italian sausage.
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Course Pasta
Cuisine Italian
Prep Time 35 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 6 servings
Calories 491kcal
Author Rosemary Molloy

Ingredients

FOR THE LASAGNA

  • 1 1/2 -2 cups frozen peas (190-260 grams)
  • 3 Italian sausages (skinned and broken into pieces)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 1/2 cups chopped mushrooms (150 grams)
  • 1/4-1/2 teaspoon oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon parsley dried or fresh (if fresh use about 1 tablespoon finely chopped)
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup water (60 grams)
  • 1 - 1 1/2 large fresh mozzarella chopped (250-325 grams)
  • 1 1/4 cups freshly grated parmesan cheese (125 grams)
  • 16 lasagna noodles (more if necessary) (also referred to as strips)

FOR THE WHITE SAUCE

  • 3 1/2 cups milk (I used 2%) (840 grams)
  • 1/4 cup butter (56 grams)
  • 1/4 cup all purpose flour (32 grams)
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
US Customary - Metric

Instructions

  • Pre-heat oven to 350F (180C).
  • In a small pot of boiling water add the peas and cook until tender about 10 minutes, drain. Set aside.
  • Cook the sausage in a small frying pan adding 3 tablespoons of water, cook until slightly golden,  and the water has evaporated (watch that it doesn't burn).
  • In a medium frying pan add the olive oil, mushrooms, oregano, parsley , salt and the water, cook on medium heat until tender and water has evaporated, stirring occasionally, watch that they don't burn. Then add the drained peas, the Italian sausage (break into smaller pieces if too large) and combine well. Set aside.

FOR THE WHITE SAUCE

  • In a medium large pot melt the butter over low heat, then add the flour and salt and whisk together until smooth, gradually add the milk, cook and whisk constantly over medium heat until mixture begins to bubble and thicken, remove from heat. 

PUTTING IT TOGETHER

  • In a medium baking pan (I used a 12x10 inch / 30 x 25cm) spread a ladle (using a 1/2 cup ladle) of white sauce on the bottom of the pan (keeps the noodles from sticking) then place the lasagna noodles (or strips) on top (I used 4 for every level, 1 noodle break in half length wise to fit the pan if needed), add 1 1/2 to 2 ladles of white sauce (spread so that it covers the noodles), 1/4 of the sausage/peas mixture spread on top, 1/4 of the chopped mozzarella, and a 1/4 of the grated parmesan cheese continue for 3-4 layers.
  • Bake for approximately 20-25 minutes, raise the heat and broil for approximately 3 minutes or until the top is golden brown. Let sit for 5-10 minutes before cutting and serving. Enjoy!

**You could always make this into a vegetable lasagna, increase the peas and mushrooms and leave out the Italian sausage.

    Notes

    Depending on your choice of lasagna noodles, some may need to be cooked (boiled) or use oven ready which need no pre-cooking.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 491kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 39g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 93mg | Sodium: 1062mg | Potassium: 512mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 469IU | Vitamin C: -3mg | Calcium: 411mg | Iron: 1mg
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    Updated from January 27, 2014.

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