Lasagna Recipe with Ricotta

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 medium yellow onion (finely chopped)
• 3 cloves garlic (minced)
• 500 g ground beef
• 250 g Italian sausage (casing removed)
• 800 g canned crushed tomatoes
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 tsp sugar
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1/2 tsp dried basil
• 1/4 tsp red chili flakes (optional)
• 450 g ricotta cheese
• 1 large egg
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley (chopped)
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 250 g lasagna noodles (uncooked or oven-ready)
• 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
• Fresh basil leaves (for garnish, optional)