Classic Lasagna Recipe - (4/5)

Ingredients

• 12 dried lasagna noodles
• 8 ounces ground beef
• 8 ounces bulk Italian sausage or bulk pork sausage*
• 1 cup chopped onion,1 large
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1-14 1/2 ounce can diced tomatoes, undrained
• 1 8-ounce can tomato sauce
• 1 tablespoon dried Italian seasoning, crushed
• 1 teaspoon fennel seeds, crushed
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 egg, lightly beaten
• 1 15-ounce carton ricotta cheese
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 recipe Bechamel Sauce
• 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, 8-ounces
• Grated Parmesan cheese, optional
• Snipped fresh basil, optional
• Bechamel Sauce
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 2 cups warm milk
• 1/4 teaspoon salt