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4.8 from 12 votes

White Lasagna

This white lasagna recipe swaps out traditional marinara for a homemade alfredo sauce that’s too good to resist. Packed with tender spinach, ricotta cheese, and Italian sausage, each bite is a dream!

Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
1 hr 15 mins
Servings: 8 people
Calories: 886 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American , Italian-American Fussion

Ingredients

White Meat Sauce Layer
  • 12 lasagna noodles
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 small onion, minced
  • 1 pound Italian sausage
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 12 ounces fresh spinach
  • ¼ cup butter
  • 3 tablespoons flour
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 3 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded and divided
  • 2 tablespoons Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
Ricotta Layer
  • 2 cups ricotta cheese
  • 1 cup Parmesan cheese, shredded
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon pepper

Instructions

White Meat Sauce Layer
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  1. Cook the 12 lasagna noodles according to the package directions, drain them in cold water, and set them aside.
  2. Heat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit and spray a 9x13-inch baking pan with cooking spray.
  3. In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium-high heat. Add in the minced 1 small onion, and 1 pound Italian sausage, and cook until the sausage is no longer pink.
  4. Add in the minced 2 cloves garlic, and 12 ounces fresh spinach and continue cooking until the spinach is wilted. Remove the pan from heat.
  5. In a saucepan, melt ¼ cup butter and whisk in 3 tablespoons flour to create a roux. Slowly whisk in 2 cups whole milk and 1 cup heavy whipping cream. Add in 1 ½ cups of the 3 cups mozzarella cheese, 2 tablespoons Italian seasoning, 1 teaspoon salt and 1 teaspoon pepper.
  6. Pour the white sauce over the sausage and spinach and stir to combine.
Ricotta Layer
  1. In a large bowl, add 2 cups ricotta cheese, 1 cup parmesan cheese, 2 eggs, 1 teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon pepper.
  2. Mix until smooth and combined.
To Assemble
  1. To assemble the lasagna, start by spreading 1 cup of the meat sauce on the bottom of the baking dish. Arrange the noodles in a single layer over the meat sauce. Spread ½ cup of the ricotta mixture on top of the noodles, followed by about ¼ cup shredded mozzarella cheese.
  2. Repeat the layers and top with the remaining 1 cup of mozzarella cheese.
  3. Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 20-25 minutes or until it is heated throughout and the cheese is bubbly. Let it cool for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Information

Calories 886kcal (44%) Carbohydrates 45g (15%) Protein 40g (80%) Fat 61g (94%) Saturated Fat 31g (155%) Polyunsaturated Fat 4g Monounsaturated Fat 20g Trans Fat 0.2g Cholesterol 214mg (71%) Sodium 1641mg (68%) Potassium 767mg (22%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 6g (12%) Vitamin A 5441IU (109%) Vitamin C 15mg (17%) Calcium 679mg (68%) Iron 4mg (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 886

% Daily Value*

Calories 886kcal 44%
Carbohydrates 45g 15%
Protein 40g 80%
Fat 61g 94%
Saturated Fat 31g 155%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4g 24%
Monounsaturated Fat 20g 100%
Trans Fat 0.2g 10%
Cholesterol 214mg 71%
Sodium 1641mg 68%
Potassium 767mg 16%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 6g 12%
Vitamin A 5441IU 109%
Vitamin C 15mg 17%
Calcium 679mg 68%
Iron 4mg 22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.