Lasagna With Bechamel Sauce - Olga's Flavor Factory

Ingredients

• 1 package (15 noodles lasagna noodles)
• 1/2 Tablespoon olive oil
• 3/4 - 1 lb ground meat (I usually use beef, but you can also use pork, turkey, chicken, etc.)
• 1 large onion
• 1 28 oz can crushed tomatoes or tomato sauce (or diced tomatoes, pureed in a food processor)
• 3 garlic cloves (minced)
• 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning (or your favorite dry herb seasoning mix)
• salt (pepper)
• 1/4 cup heavy cream
• 2 Tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped)
• 1 Tablespoon fresh basil (chopped)
• 15 oz. ricotta cheese
• 1 cup mozzarella cheese (shredded)
• 1/4-1/3 cup Parmesan cheese (shredded)
• 1 egg
• 1/4 teaspoon salt (pepper)
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
• 1 Tablespoon fresh parsley minced
• 1 shallot (minced, or 1 small onion, minced)
• 3 Tablespoons butter
• 2 1/2 Tablespoons all purpose flour
• 1/2 cup chicken broth
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1 bay leaf
• 3/4 cup mozzarella cheese (shredded)
• 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese (shredded)