Lasagna

1.In a large skillet, cook the ground beef, Italian sausage, onion, and garlic over medium heat until the meat is browned and the onion is tender. Drain any excess grease.

2.Stir in the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, tomato sauce, sugar, basil, oregano, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Simmer uncovered for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

3.In a mixing bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, shredded mozzarella cheese, grated Parmesan cheese, parsley, egg, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.

4.Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).

5.Spread a thin layer of the meat sauce on the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish.

6.Place 4 lasagna noodles on top of the sauce.

7.Spread half of the cheese filling evenly over the noodles.

8.Sprinkle 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese and 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese over the cheese filling.

9.Repeat the layers: meat sauce, noodles, cheese filling, mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese.

10.For the final layer, place 4 lasagna noodles on top and spread the remaining meat sauce over the noodles.

11.Cover the dish with foil and bake for 25 minutes.

12.Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

13.Allow the lasagna to cool for a few minutes before serving.