1 lb ground beef (or Italian sausage)
1 medium onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
28 oz can crushed tomatoes
6 oz tomato paste
15 oz tomato sauce
½ cup water
2 tsp sugar
2 tsp dried basil
1 tsp fennel seeds
1 tsp Italian seasoning
Salt and pepper to taste
15 oz ricotta cheese
1 large egg
¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
½ tsp salt
¼ tsp black pepper
12 lasagna noodles (no-boil or regular)
4 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese