BLT Lasagna With Bacon Bechamel
This indulgent, BLT-inspired pasta bake is the perfect recipe for your next Sunday cooking session. A fresh tomato sauce balances the rich bacon béchamel in this fun twist on classic lasagna. While we made a fresh tomato sauce here, you can use your favorite jarred sauce as a convenient shortcut.
Active Time: 1 Hour
Total Time: 1 Hour 55 Mins
Yield: Serves 8 (serving size: 1/8 lasagna)
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup panko (Japanese-style breadcrumbs)
- 1 ounce Parmesan cheese, grated (about 1/4 cup)
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 10 thick-cut bacon slices, cooked (drippings reserved for Bacon Béchamel) and chopped, divided
- 9 cooked lasagna noodles
- 12 ounces mozzarella cheese, shredded (about 3 cups), divided
- 1 large bunch Lacinato kale, stemmed and chopped, divided
- Cooking spray
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