Indulge in the comforting layers of this vegetable white lasagna recipe with pancetta, where savory pancetta meets the freshness of vibrant vegetables. Each bite is a perfect balance of rich, creamy white béchamel sauce and a medley of sautéed zucchini and broccoli, all tucked between layers of pasta.
The pancetta adds a savory, slightly smoky flavor to the dish, while the velvety béchamel sauce is made with a heavy cream infused with fresh sage. Baked until golden and bubbling, this lasagna offers the ultimate in hearty, satisfying flavor. Perfect for a cozy dinner or impressing guests with something a little different yet oh-so-delicious.
I don’t have anything fancy to say about this recipe except that I was trying to use up vegetables in the fridge and leftovers from a charcuterie board (particularly the raclette) we had around the holidays last year. I had some no boil lasagna noodles in the pantry and I decided to throw together a white sauce lasagna, and it was phenomenal! Thankfully, I kept notes along the way because it ended up better than I had ever hoped and the whole family loved it!
What You Need to Make White Lasagna
This vegetable lasagna recipe is layers of pasta nestled in creamy white sauce loaded with broccoli, zucchini and pancetta all held together by piles of cheese! You won’t find cottage cheese or ricotta cheese in this recipe, which I know makes some people happy. If you find yourself with some raclette leftover after the holidays, then this white lasagna recipe is your answer! Here are all the ingredients you will need:
- Heavy Cream: adds the creaminess for the white sauce
- Fresh Sage: gets infused into the cream to make a flavorful béchamel sauce
- Pancetta: cooked to add flavor and crispiness to the dish
- Zucchini: cut into slices
- Broccoli: cut into bite size florets
- Salt and Black Pepper: adds flavor
- Butter: adds rich flavor
- Flour: all purpose flour combines with the butter and cream to make the thick and creamy béchamel sauce
- Lemon Juice: adds a brightness
- Nutmeg: adds a hint of warmth that you never knew you were missing
- No Boil or Fresh Lasagna Noodles: feel free to use no boil lasagna noodles or cook your own before adding to the baking dish
- Raclette: melts beautifully and adds a delicate fruity flavor
- Mozzarella Cheese: the perfect cheese for adding melted gooiness
- Parmesan Cheese: adds a nutty flavor and helps the top get golden brown
- Fresh Parsley: adds a pop of freshness to cut through all the ri