Rach on the Radio - Stale Bread Lasagna with Mushroom or Meat Sauce

Ingredients

• EVOO – Extra Virgin Olive Oil, for drizzling or softened butter
• 10 to 12 slices white bread 1-inch thick (stale is not only fine but preferred)
• 3 tablespoons EVOO – Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• 1 1/2 pounds ground beef, pork and veal or chopped crimini mushrooms
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 1 rib celery, finely chopped
• 1 carrot, peeled and finely chopped
• 3 to 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• Salt and pepper
• 1 bay leaf
• 1/4 cup tomato paste
• A few grates of nutmeg
• A pinch of cloves
• 2 cups chicken or vegetable stock
• 1 cup whole milk
• 1/2 pound Fontina Val D'Aosta cheese or other easy-melting Italian cheese
• 1 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano or Grana Padano