Classic Italian Lasagna

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subheading: Bechamel Sauce:

5 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus 2 tablespoons for the lasagna

½ cup all-purpose flour

4 cups whole milk at room temperature

Pinch freshly grated nutmeg

1 ½ cups tomato sauce, recipe follows

Salt and white pepper

¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil

1 pound ground chuck beef

Salt and pepper

1 ½ pounds ricotta cheese

3 large eggs

1 pound lasagna sheets, cooked al dente

2 packages (10 ounces each) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry

3 cups shredded mozzarella

¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan

subheading: Simple Tomato Sauce:

½ cup extra-virgin olive oil

1 small onion, chopped

2 cloves garlic, chopped

1 stalk celery, chopped

1 carrot, chopped

Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

2 (32-ounce) cans crushed tomatoes

2 dried bay leaves

4 tablespoons unsalted butter, optional

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