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In a stand mixer fitted with the dough hook attachment add flour and salt to the mixing bowl.
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With mixer on low speed, add 1 egg at a time until incorporated.
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Continue to mix for 3 to 4 minutes until the dough starts to come together.
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Remove dough from mixer and knead to form a ball.
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Cover and let rest for 1 hourRoll out pasta.
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Cut dough into 12 pieces.
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Roll dough into thick sheets on the pasta machine, starting at the thickest setting, reducing pasta setting one mark each time you roll the dough through.
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Cook pasta in boiling salted water for about 4 minutes or until just al dente.
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Transfer to bowl with cold water to prevent sticking.
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Drain on towel.
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Bolognese Sauce:In a large skillet, heat the olive oil on medium.
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Add the onion and saute 3 to 4 minutes or until soft.
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Add the beef and Italian sausage and cook for 5 to 7 minutes or until browned.
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Add the garlic and carrots and saute for 3 minutes just to soften.
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Add the thyme sprigs, bay leaves, oregano, tomatoes and salt and pepper and bring to boil.
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Reduce heat to low and simmer, covered, for 55 to 60 minutes or until sauce is thickened and flavour has developed to your liking.
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Add the fresh basil and adjust seasoning.
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Bechamel Sauce:In a medium saucepan on medium heat, melt butter.
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Add the flour and stir with wooden spoon until a paste forms.
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Remove from heat and add the cold milk a little at a time while stirring well between each addition.
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Return to heat once all the milk is added and mixture is smooth.
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Continue stirring over medium heat until sauce comes to a boil and thickens, about 5 minutes.
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Add a pinch of nutmeg and season with salt and pepper to taste.
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Add the Pecorino and Parmesan cheese and stir.
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Assembly:Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
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Oil the bottom of a 13- by 9- by 2-inch baking dish.
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Reserve a quarter of the bechamel sauce for the top layer.
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Layer lasagna as desired starting with pasta and alternating bolognese sauce, grated cheese and bechamel.
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Season well between each layer.
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Finish with a layer pasta, the reserved bechamel sauce and extra cheese on the top layer to finish (you should have 6 layers of lasagna).
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Bake lasagna in middle of oven for about 35 to 40 minutes or until golden.
