Easy Spicy Lasagna in Memory of Dad

package of lasagna noodles (cooked al dente (do not use oven ready, they blow))

jars of pasta sauce (650 ml)

to 1 1/2 pounds of ground beef

sugar

dried basil

dried oregano

chili powder

garlic powder

Salt and pepper

bay leaves (to be discarded after simmering sauce)

to 4 shallots (diced, cook in the microwave for about 30- 40 seconds till soft)

large sweet onion (diced, cook in the microwave for about 1 to 1 1/2 minutes till soft)

to 5 cloves of garlic (pressed)

to 1 cup of parmesan cheese (grated)

to 6 cups of mozzarella cheese (grated ( I am seriously partial to the pizza mozzarella, even on lasagna))