The Most Incredibly Awesome Lasagna/lasagne!

Total Time: 1 hr 35 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 1 hr 5 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 10
• 9 ounces barilla no-boil lasagna noodles
• 8 -12 ounces mozzarella cheese, shredded
• 1 cup parmesan cheese (freshly grated or shaved)
• 2 (28 ounce) jars francesco rinaldi ultra dolce spaghetti sauce (also known as "sweet and tasty tomato", you will have about 1/2 jar leftover)
• 6 tablespoons butter
• 4 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 cup heavy whipping cream
• 2 cups whole milk
• salt and pepper
• nutmeg

Recipe

• 1 make the bechamel sauce:.
• 2 heat the cream and milk in the microwave until it is hot, but not boiling.
• 3 in a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. add the flour and cook, whisking constantly, until the mixture begins to bubble, about 2 minutes.
• 4 gradually stir in the hot cream and milk. continue to cook, whisking constantly, until the sauce comes to a boil. reduce the heat and simmer, continuing to whisk, 2 to 3 minutes longer, or until fairly thick. season to taste with nutmeg, salt and pepper. (i use about 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg, 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper).
• 5 directions for assembling the lasagna:.
• 6 in a deep lasagna pan begin layering with thin layer of red sauce.
• 7 add first layer of pasta (4 sheets) on top.
• 8 then add layer of red sauce (about 1 cup) and béchamel sauce (about 1 cup). sprinkle parmesan on top. then layer a third of the mozzarella.
• 9 add second layer of pasta (4 sheets) on top.
• 10 then add another layer of red sauce (about 1 cup) and béchamel sauce (about 1 cup). sprinkle parmesan on top. then layer a third of the mozzarella.
• 11 add third layer of pasta (4 sheets) on top.
• 12 then add another layer of red sauce (about 1 cup) and remaining béchamel sauce. sprinkle parmesan on top. then layer remaining mozzarella.
• 13 add fourth and final layer of pasta (4 sheets) on top. then top with red sauce and sprinkle with remaining parmesan.
• 14 cover top of lasagna dish with cover or foil.
• 15 place assembled lasagna dish into oven for 50 minutes at 375 degrees. remove cover and bake for another 5 - 10 minutes.
• 16 remove from oven and allow to settle for about 15-20 minutes before serving.