BAKED LASAGNA

1 box Lasagna pasta, cooked per box instruction

BOLOGNESE OR MEAT SAUCE
1 1/2 pound Ground Beef
1 1/2 pound Ground Pork
1 cup equivalent chopped Carrots
1 cup equivalent chopped Celery
1 small can Tomato Sauce
1 small can Tomato Paste
2 pieces bay leaves
1 teaspoon dried Basil Leaves
1 teaspoon Oregano
1 1/2 cup water
4 cloves Garlic, minced
1 large Onion, chopped
Salt and Pepper to taste
Cooking Oil for Sauteing

BECHAMEL/WHITE SAUCE
2 cans Evaporated Milk
1 cup Butter
1/4 teaspoon Nutmeg
2/3 cup All purpose Flour
3 cups water
1 cup Cheddar Cheese, shredded

TOPPING
1 - 2 cups Parmesan Cheese

To do the bolognese sauce: saute the garlic and onion and add the ground meat, chopped carrots and chopped celery . Cook until the meat are browned
Add tomato sauce, tomato paste, water, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil.
Turn the heat down and simmer for 15-20 minutes.
Let’s do the Bechamel sauce : Set the butter on a small deep pan and add the flour. Cook for 2-3 minutes on medium low heat.
Add the evaporated milk, water and nutmeg and mix until thick. Add the cheese.
To assemble : Spread a little meat sauce (without any meat) at the bottom of the aluminum foil pan.
Set a layer of lasagna noodles, followed by spreading sparingly of the bolognese sauce, and top with the white sauce. Sprinkle with about 2 tablespoons parmesan cheese.
Repeat the same layering process until you reach the top of the pan, or about 3-4 layers.
The top layer should be fully covered by the white sauce and parmesan cheese.
Bake on a 350 ° F pre-heated oven for 25 – 30 
minutes. Serve hot.