Ingredients Pasta + Noodles Lasagna How to Make Perfect Lasagna By Food & Wine Editors Updated on June 28, 2017 Share Tweet Pin Email Trending Videos Photo: Photo © Con Poulos The best lasagna, says chef Gerard Craft, doesn't have tomato sauce or meat. The most perfect lasagna, he says, the one for true pasta lovers, is a creamy white version, a lush layering of just three elements: delicate homemade egg pasta, béchamel, and melted Grana Padano and Fontina cheeses. Here, he shares his recipe and step-by-step instructions on how to make it. 01 of 12 Step 1: Pulse the Flour Photo © Con Poulos Pulse the flour, salt, eggs and water in a food processor until the dough just comes together. Go to Recipe 02 of 12 Step 2: Knead the Dough Photo © Con Poulos Knead the dough by hand until smooth and supple, about 10 minutes. Go to Recipe 03 of 12 Step 3: Wrap the Dough Photo © Con Poulos Wrap the dough in plastic to prevent it from drying out. Let sit at room temperature for 1 hour. Go to Recipe 04 of 12 Step 4: Run the Dough Photo © Con Poulos Run the dough through a pasta machine six times, using a successively narrower setting each time. Go to Recipe 05 of 12 Step 5: Check the Dough Check the texture: The pasta sheets should be so thin and delicate that they're almost see-through. Go to Recipe 06 of 12 Step 6: Place the Pasta Photo © Con Poulos Place the pasta between sheets of parchment paper and dust them with flour. Go to Recipe 07 of 12 Step 7: Parcook the Pasta Photo © Con Poulos Parcook the pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente. How to Make Cheese Soufflé Go to Recipe 08 of 12 Step 8: Drain the Pasta Photo © Con Poulos Drain the pasta in a colander, rinse under cold running water and then drain again. Toss with oil. Go to Recipe 09 of 12 Step 9: Layer the Pasta Photo © Con Poulos Layer pasta over some of the béchamel in a baking dish, cutting to fit as necessary. Go to Recipe 10 of 12 Step 10: Spread the Béchamel Photo © Con Poulos Spread Béchamel on the pasta, followed by an even layer of the cheeses. How to Make Perfect Gravy Go to Recipe 11 of 12 Step 11: Repeat the Layers Photo © Con Poulos Repeat the layers four more times, ending with the béchamel and cheeses. Bake for 45 minutes. How to Make French Onion Soup Go to Recipe 12 of 12 Step 12: Broil the Lasagna Photo © Con Poulos Broil the lasagna until it's browned and bubbly. Let rest for 15 minutes before cutting. Go to Recipe Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit