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Ingredients

• 2 pounds ground beef ((see note 1))
• 1 medium onion (chopped (about 1 cup))
• 4 cloves garlic (minced)
• 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
• 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar (or to taste (see note 2))
• 1 1/2 teaspoons dried basil
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning ((see note 3))
• 1 teaspoon fennel seeds ((see note 4))
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 1 (15 ounce) container ricotta cheese ((see note 5))
• 1 large egg
• 2 teaspoons dried parsley
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 box lasagna noodles (NOT no-boil (see note 6))
• 1 pound mozzarella cheese (shredded )
• 1 cup Parmesan cheese (grated )
• Minced fresh parsley (for garnish)