Carnival Lasagne with Cured Meats and Cheeses

Carnival Lasagne with Cured Meats and Cheeses, known in Italy as Lasagne di Carnevale con Salumi e Formaggi, is a rich and celebratory baked pasta dish traditionally prepared during the Carnival season. Layered with silky béchamel, tomato passata, pancetta, prosciutto crudo and a blend of Italian cheeses, this lasagne is indulgent, comforting and perfect for sharing with family and friends. This version is simple to prepare and delivers authentic Italian flavour in every bite.

Author

Affetto Italiano

Prep Time

30 minutes

Cook Time

40 minutes

Servings

3

Category

Dinner

Cuisine

Italian

Ingredients

• 12 Lasagne sheets
• 150 g Pancetta (tesa or arrotolata) (shop here), diced
• 120 g Prosciutto crudo (shop here), chopped
• 500 ml Béchamel sauce
• 400 g Passata
• 80 g Parmigiano Reggiano (shop here), grated
• 60 g Grana Padano (shop here), grated
• 2 tbsp extra virgin Olive Oil (shop here)

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C.
2. Heat olive oil in a pan and gently cook the pancetta until lightly golden. Add the prosciutto crudo, cook for 1 minute, then remove from heat.
3. In a baking dish, spread a thin layer of passata.
4. Layer lasagne sheets, béchamel, cured meats, and grated cheeses.
5. Repeat the layers until all ingredients are used, finishing with béchamel and cheese.
6. Bake for 35–40 minutes until golden and bubbling.
7. Rest for 10 minutes before serving.