Bolognese:

• 1 pound lean ground beef
• 1/2 pound Italian sausage, ground or with casings removed
• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 2 medium carrots, finely chopped
• 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
• 2 stalks celery, finely chopped
• 1 small zucchini, grated and squeezed
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons milk (optional)
• 1 24 ounce jar high-quality tomato sauce
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

Bechamel:

• 3 tablespoons olive oil or butter
• 3 tablespoons flour (white whole wheat or whole wheat)
• 3 cups 2% milk (or unsweetened almond milk)
• 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• Pinch of nutmeg (optional)

Lasagna:

• 12 lasagna noodles (whole wheat or regular)
• 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese