To make rolled lasagna with ham and mushrooms , it is essential to select high-quality ingredients and prepare them properly. Here are the essential elements:
Ingredients
- Lasagna Sheets : Use 12 sheets, either fresh or pre-cooked. Fresh sheets provide a softer texture, while pre-cooked sheets simplify preparation.
- Cooked ham : 200 g of thinly sliced cooked ham. Choose a quality product to ensure a delicate and authentic flavor.
- Fresh Champignon Mushrooms : 250 g of cleaned and sliced mushrooms.
- Bechamel : 300 g of homemade or ready-made bechamel.
- Grated mozzarella : 100 g to add creaminess and stringy flavor.
- Grated Parmesan : 50 g for a hint of intense flavour.
- Onion : A small onion, finely chopped for sautéing.
- Extra virgin olive oil : For sautéing and for greasing the pan.
- Salt and black pepper : To season according to taste.
- Nutmeg (optional) : A pinch to enrich the béchamel sauce.
Instructions
- Cleaning and cutting mushrooms : Clean the mushrooms with a damp cloth to remove any dirt. Avoid immersing them in water to avoid compromising their consistency. Slice them thinly for even cooking.
- Making the bechamel sauce : If you opt for a homemade version, prepare the bechamel sauce following the recipe indicated. Add a pinch of nutmeg for a spicy aroma.
- Onion and mushroom sauté : In a pan, heat a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil and add the chopped onion. Let it wilt over medium heat, then add the sliced mushrooms. Cook until the mushrooms are tender and the cooking water has evaporated. Season with salt and pepper.
Notes
These preparatory steps are essential to ensure the success of the rolled lasagna with ham and mushrooms , ensuring balanced flavors and a perfect consistency.
Step-by-step procedure: How to make rolled lasagna
Making rolled lasagna with ham and mushrooms is a simple and creative process, perfect even for those who have little experience in the kitchen. By following these steps, you will obtain a dish that looks and tastes irresistible.
1. Prepare the mushroom and onion base
- In a pan, heat a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil and add the finely chopped onion.
- Fry until the onion becomes transparent, then add the mushrooms.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring often, until all the water released by the mushrooms has evaporated.
- Season with salt and a sprinkling of black pepper.
2. Assembling the lasagna sheets
- On a clean work surface, arrange the lasagna sheets next to each other.
- Spread a thin layer of béchamel sauce on each sheet of pastry, distributing it evenly.
- Place the slices of cooked ham and then add the already cooked mushrooms.
- Sprinkle with a little grated mozzarella for a more stringy result.
3. Roll up and place on a baking tray
- Gently roll each sheet of pastry onto itself, forming a cylinder.
- Lightly grease a baking pan with extra virgin olive oil and arrange the rolls inside, keeping them well aligned.
4. Add the cheeses and bake
- Pour the remaining béchamel sauce over the rolls and sprinkle with grated parmesan .
- Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C for about 25-30 minutes, until the surface is golden and crispy.
With just a few steps and quality ingredients, rolled lasagna with ham and mushrooms will become a highlight of your kitchen!
