Online Cook Beta is here!

Explore the Beta
Online Cook
  • NF
  • SF
  • LS

Sara Sunday
Sara Sunday

March 10, 2025

This white lasagna is layered with homemade pesto, creamy béchamel, crispy pancetta, Mozzarella, and Parmesan for a cozy, savory, cheesy dish. It's a huge crowd pleaser and has become one of my go-to dinner party meals!

$0.21 / Serving Star
Estimated Price
16 Ingredients
Difficult
Pictures
White Lasagna With Pesto & Pancetta
White Lasagna With Pesto & Pancetta
White Lasagna With Pesto & Pancetta
White Lasagna With Pesto & Pancetta
1/4

White Lasagna With Pesto & Pancetta

Ingredients

Pesto

Shallot Béchamel

White Lasagna

Pesto

  1. Place the basil in the bowl of a food processor. Pulse it a few times to break up the leaves. Add the pine nuts, garlic, and Parmesan and run the food processor until everything is finely minced. Scrape down the sides of the bowl with a rubber spatula every once in a while to ensure the mixture is evenly minced.
  2. While the food processor is running, slowly drizzle the olive oil into the basil mixture until you have a smooth and emulsified pesto sauce.
  3. Add the salt and black pepper. Pulse a few times to incorporate. Taste and season with more salt, if desired.

Shallot Béchamel

  1. In a large pan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the shallots and sauté until they are soft, 3-4 minutes.
  2. Stir in the flour. Whisk the roux for about 2 minutes to cook off the raw flour taste.
  3. Slowly whisk in the milk until the sauce is smooth. Stir constantly until the béchamel is thick and coats the back of a spoon, about 7-8 minutes. Do not let the sauce come to a full boil. Remove it from the heat and set aside.

Lasagna Prep

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F. Grease a deep 9×13 baking dish. Add the shredded Mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses to a medium bowl and toss to combine. Set aside.
  2. Meanwhile, bring a large pot of heavily salted water to a boil. Cook the lasagna noodles 1-2 minutes less than al dente (the noodles will continue to cook during baking). Drain and set aside.
  3. Line a plate with paper towels. Then, cook the pancetta in a small saucepan over medium-high heat until it is crispy. Using a slotted spoon, scoop the pancetta onto the paper towels. Discard any remaining fat.

Assemble The Lasagna

  1. Spoon about 1/2 cup of the béchamel on the bottom of the 9×13 pan. Add one layer of noodles, cutting the noodles to fill in any nooks and crannies if necessary.
  2. Top the noodles with a few dollops of the pesto. Use a rubber spatula to spread it evenly across the noodles. Next, spread about 1/2 cup of béchamel over the pesto followed by a sprinkle of pancetta and a handful of the cheese mixture. Repeat this 2-3 more times, finishing with a layer of noodles (make sure to reserve some béchamel and cheese for the top). You should have 3-4 layers total.
  3. Spread the remaining béchamel on the top layer of noodles. Sprinkle the remaining cheese evenly over the top of the sauce.
  4. Bake for 25-30 minutes, until the top is bubbly and browned on the edges, and the internal temperature reaches at least 165°F.
  5. Allow the lasagna to set at room temperature for 10-15 minutes.*** Slice into 12 pieces. Serve and enjoy!
1%

3.19 g

Carbs

2%

1.58 g

Fat

2%

1.14 g

Protein

95%

33.35 kcal

Calories

Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

  • A note on pesto: if you don’t want to make homemade pesto, you can use 2 cups of store-bought pesto instead.
  • A note on the pancetta: you do not necessarily need to crisp the pancetta. You can add it as-is, but it will cook off some fat and can make the lasagna a bit greasy. If you can’t find pancetta, you can also use bacon (preferably unsmoked) or prosciutto.
  • A note on “setting”: the lasagna will need to set for at least 10 minutes after baking to ensure it doesn’t fall apart when you cut it.

Intelligent Tags

More Recipes by Cook

View All
Garlic Parmesan Hasselback Potatoes
Sara Sunday
Appetizers

Garlic Parmesan Hasselback Potatoes

Sara Sunday
Easy Ground Beef Enchiladas
Sara Sunday
Dinner

Easy Ground Beef Enchiladas

Sara Sunday
Quick and Easy Italian Meatballs
Sara Sunday
Appetizers

Quick and Easy Italian Meatballs

Sara Sunday
Super Moist Turkey
Sara Sunday
Dinner

Super Moist Turkey

Sara Sunday
Country Smothered Pork Chops
Sara Sunday
Dinner

Country Smothered Pork Chops

Sara Sunday
Oven-Braised Beef Brisket
Sara Sunday
Dinner

Oven-Braised Beef Brisket

Sara Sunday
Beef + Vegetable + Wild Rice Stew (Revisited)
Sara Sunday
Soups & Stew

Beef + Vegetable + Wild Rice Stew (Revisited)

Sara Sunday
Red Lentil Soup With Harissa
Sara Sunday
Soups & Stew

Red Lentil Soup With Harissa

Sara Sunday
Irish Beef Stew + Cheddar Chive Biscuits
Sara Sunday
Soups & Stew

Irish Beef Stew + Cheddar Chive Biscuits

Sara Sunday
Creamy Orzo Turkey Soup
Sara Sunday
Soups & Stew

Creamy Orzo Turkey Soup

Sara Sunday

Complete The Meal! 🔎

See All
Coffee & Almond Ice Cream
Sara Sunday
Dessert

Coffee & Almond Ice Cream

Sara Sunday
London Fog Tiramisu With Lavender
Sara Sunday
Dessert

London Fog Tiramisu With Lavender

Sara Sunday
Strawberry Aperol Spritz Granita
Sara Sunday
Dessert

Strawberry Aperol Spritz Granita

Sara Sunday
Cheesecake Red Velvet Trifles
Sara Sunday
Dessert

Cheesecake Red Velvet Trifles

Sara Sunday
Bourbon Butter Pecan Ice Cream
Sara Sunday
Dessert

Bourbon Butter Pecan Ice Cream

Sara Sunday
Caramel Coffee Ice Cream Sandwiches
Sara Sunday
Dessert

Caramel Coffee Ice Cream Sandwiches

Sara Sunday
Cardamom Orange Crème Brûlée
Sara Sunday
Dessert

Cardamom Orange Crème Brûlée

Sara Sunday
Creamy Cardamom Rice Pudding
Sara Sunday
Dessert

Creamy Cardamom Rice Pudding

Sara Sunday
Pistachio Zimtsterne (Cinnamon Stars)
Sara Sunday
Dessert

Pistachio Zimtsterne (Cinnamon Stars)

Sara Sunday
Pumpkin Whoopie Pies With Masala Chai Buttercream
Sara Sunday
Dessert

Pumpkin Whoopie Pies With Masala Chai Buttercream

Sara Sunday

Recipe Recommendations For You

View All