The Best Lasagna

Ingredients

• 1 pound Italian sausage mild or spicy
• 3/4 pound ground beef extra lean
• 1 small onion chopped
• 3 cloves garlic minced
• 28 ounces crushed tomatoes 1 can
• 6 ounces tomato paste 1 can
• 8 ounces tomato sauce
• 1/2 cup water if needed
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 4 leaves basil chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds
• 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
• 1/2 teaspoon salt or to taste
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper or to taste
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
• 16 ounces ricotta cheese
• 1 large egg
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
• 12 lasagna noodles oven ready
• 1 pound mozzarella cheese fresh, grated
• 1 cup Parmesan cheese freshly grated