Seriously From-Scratch Five-Layer Lasagna

To call your lasagna “seriously from-scratch,” you must by definition make your own ricotta and mozzarella—neither of which is hard, but I recommend making them a day or two ahead of making the lasagna. You can make and cook the pasta ahead as well. The Bolognese can likewise be made several days ahead of assembling the lasagna. So, if you want to go at it, I recommend having a good plan and a prep list, and giving yourself plenty of time—this is a great weekend project for those who love t