INGREDIENTS
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1(16-ounce) box lasagna noodles
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2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
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1 1/2 pounds extra lean ground beef
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1 large onion, finely chopped
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4 cloves garlic, minced
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2 cups water
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2 tomatoes, diced
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1 cup tomato paste
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1/4 cup packed fresh basil leaves, chopped
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1 teaspoon dried oregano
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1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
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1 teaspoon dried thyme
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1/2 teaspoon fennel seed
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1/2 teaspoon dried sage
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1/2 teaspoon parsley
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1-2 tablespoons canned chipotle peppers in adobo or pureed chipotles (add to taste)
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1 teaspoon black pepper
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2 teaspoons salt, plus more to taste
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2 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
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1/3 cup flour
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4 1/2 cups milk
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pinch ground nutmeg
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salt and freshly cracked black pepper
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2 tablespoons packed fresh basil leaves, finely chopped
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4 ounces (1/2 package) cream cheese
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1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
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1 egg