INGREDIENTS
1 lb
lean ground beef (or half Italian sausage)
1
yellow onion, diced
4
garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp
red pepper flakes
1
jar Prego Traditional Italian Sauce
8 cups
low sodium chicken broth, divided
1 14 ounce can
can crushed tomatoes
2 tbsp
tomato paste
2 tsp
balsamic vinegar
1 1/2 tsp
granulated sugar
1 tbsp
dried basil
1 tsp
EACH dried parsley, dried oregano, salt
1/2 tsp
pepper
1
whole bay leaf
10
uncooked lasagna noodles (broken into approx. 1-2 inch pieces*)
1/2 cup
heavy cream,optional**
shredded mozzarella cheese
freshly finely grated Parmesan cheese
ricotta cheese