Why Béchamel? Because it's the right thing to do. Plus, you should always have butter, flour and milk in your kitchen. Ricotta may not always be on hand. Ingredients: Bechamel 3/6/5 days in the year 3 cups whole milk. If using skim or low fat, substitute some half and half or cream to bring the fat content of the milk up. 6 Tbl of unsalted butter 5 Tbl of flour salt a few gratings of fresh nutmeg, or a pinch of pre-ground 1 box lasagne noodles 6 cups or more of your favorite homemade tomato sauce (with or without meat) 3-4 cups of freshly ground Parmesan cheese Olive oil Bring a large pan of water to a boil to cook the lasagne noodles. While the pan is heating, heat the milk or milk mixture in a separate pan over a medium heat until hot, but not boiling. Stir occasionally. While the other two pans are heating, in a third pan (5 cups or more capacity), melt the butter over a medium heat. Once the butter melts and stops bubbling, slowly add the flour while whi...
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