INGREDIENTS
1/2 cup
panko (Japanese-style breadcrumbs)
1 oz
Parmesan cheese, grated (about 1/4 cup)
2 tbsp
chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1 tbsp
chopped fresh basil
1/2 tsp
freshly ground black pepper
10
thick-cut bacon slices, cooked (drippings reserved for Bacon Béchamel) and chopped, divided
9
cooked lasagna noodles
12 oz
mozzarella cheese, shredded (about 3 cups), divided
1
large bunch Lacinato kale, stemmed and chopped, divided
Cooking spray
5
ripe large tomatoes, cut into 1-in. pieces
1
medium-size red onion, diced
1/4 cup
olive oil
3
garlic cloves, roughly chopped
2 tsp
red wine vinegar
2 tsp
kosher salt
1 tsp
freshly ground black pepper
1 tsp
granulated sugar
2 tbsp
chopped fresh basil
1/4 cup
finely chopped white onion
1 tbsp
unsalted butter
2 tsp
ground fennel seeds
1/4 tsp
crushed red pepper
2
thyme sprigs
2
garlic cloves, thinly sliced
3
whole cloves
1
bay leaf
1/4 cup
dry white wine
1 1/2 cups
whole milk
1 cup
whipping cream
1/3 cup
bacon drippings
1/4 cup
all-purpose flour