Ingredients

• 3/4 pound Italian sausage, casing removed
• 3/4 pound ground beef
• 7 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 onion, diced
• 6 ounces tomato paste
• 28 ounces crushed tomatoes
• 15 ounces tomato sauce
• 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 3/4 teaspoon cracked black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
• 12 lasagna sheets
• 15 ounces ricotta cheese
• 1 large egg
• 1 tablespoon freshly chopped parsley
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon cracked black pepper
• 16 ounces fresh mozzarella, sliced
• 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan