Asparagus-Leek Lasagna

Lasagna is simply baked, layered pasta with a filling and sauce—the variations are endless. This version I created is a lovely, fresh, spring-inspired take on all that makes lasagna so delicious, and it pairs perfectly with red wine. Lasagna recipes may seem intimidating, but if you tackle them step by step, they become easy. Both the béchamel and filling can be prepared up to 4 hours in advance of assembly. You can prepare the entire lasagna hours ahead of baking—just cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate before baking and serving. It can also be frozen and baked later.