Ingredients

  • 1 (9 ounce) box Barilla(R) Oven Ready Lasagne
  • 1 quart milk
  • 6 tablespoons butter
  • 5 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 (24 ounce) jar Barilla(R) Meat Sauce
  • 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, julienned

Method

  • Pre heat the oven to 375 degrees F.
  • For the bechamel, bring the milk to a simmer in a saucepan. Meanwhile in a separate pan, melt butter; stir in flour and cook 2-3 minutes. Stir the hot milk into the butter-flour mixture. Whisk vigorously and bring to a simmer; cook for 5 minutes. Remove the pan from the heat. Season with salt, pepper, nutmeg and 3/4 of cheese.
  • Pour 1/5 of the Barilla sauce and 1/5 of the bechamel into the bottom of a 13x9 baking dish; top with basil. Cover with three noodles and repeat for 3 layers. For the top layer add the remaining Parmigiano cheese and basil. Cover with foil.
  • Bake until the corners are bubbling and slightly brown, about 20 minutes. Let the lasagna rest for 5 minutes before serving.