"Layers of ragù and béchamel are all that is right in this world...."
INGREDIENTS
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2 lb. ground pork
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1 lb. ground beef chuck (20% fat)
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Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper
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2 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
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2 oz. pancetta or slab bacon, chopped
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1 medium onion, finely chopped
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1 celery stalk, finely chopped
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1 medium carrot, peeled, finely chopped
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6 garlic cloves, sliced
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2 Tbsp. tomato paste
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¾ cup dry white wine
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1 28-oz. can whole peeled tomatoes
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1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
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1 cup whole milk
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7 Tbsp. unsalted butter
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¼ cup plus 3 Tbsp. all-purpose flour
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6 cups whole milk
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4 oz. Parmesan, coarsely grated (about 1 cup)
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Pinch of cayenne pepper
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Pinch of ground nutmeg
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Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper
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1¼ lb. dried lasagna noodles (we like De Cecco since they are wide and short)
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Kosher salt
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Extra-virgin olive oil (for greasing)