Blt Lasagna

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup panko (Japanese-style breadcrumbs)
• 1 ounce Parmesan cheese, grated (about 1/4 cup)
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 10 thick-cut bacon slices, cooked (drippings reserved for Bacon Bechamel) and chopped, divided
• 9 cooked lasagna noodles
• 12 ounces mozzarella cheese, shredded (about 3 cups), divided
• 1 large bunch Lacinato kale, stemmed and chopped, divided
• Cooking spray
• 5 ripe large tomatoes, cut into 1-in. pieces
• 1 medium-size red onion, diced
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 3 garlic cloves, roughly chopped
• 2 teaspoons red wine vinegar
• 2 teaspoons kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
• 1/4 cup finely chopped white onion
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
• 2 teaspoons ground fennel seeds
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
• 2 thyme sprigs
• 2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
• 3 whole cloves
• 1 bay leaf
• 1/4 cup dry white wine
• 1 1/2 cups whole milk
• 1 cup whipping cream
• 1/3 cup bacon drippings
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour