Italian Lasagna (with meat)

INGREDIENTS

1/2

of a (1-pound) package lasagna noodles, uncooked OR 1 whole box Oven-Ready lasagna noodles

1 lb

bulk Italian sausage

1/2 lb

ground beef

1 cup

chopped onion

2 cloves

garlic, minced

1 28 ounce can

tomatoes, cut up (undrained)

2 6 ounce cans

tomato paste

2 tsp

sugar

2 tsp

salt

1 1/2 tsp

dried basil leaves

1/2 tsp

fennel seed

1/4 tsp

pepper

1 15 ounce container

ricotta cheese

egg beaten

1 tbsp

parsley flakes (or 2 teaspoons fresh minced parsley)

1/2 tsp

salt

4 cups

shredded mozzarella cheese

3/4 cup

grated Parmesan cheese