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My favorite lasagna, may be the best LASAGNA that I ever made

Want to know how to make lasagna for a casual holiday meal? You can't go wrong with this deliciously rich and meaty lasagna. My grown sons and daughter-in-law request it for their birthdays, too. INGREDIENTS 9 lasagna noodles 1-1/4 pounds  Johnsonville® Ground Mild Italian sausage 3/4 pound ground beef 1 medium onion, diced 3 garlic cloves, minced 2 cans (one 28 ounces, one 15 ounces) crushed tomatoes 2 cans (6 ounces each) tomato paste 2/3 cup water 2 to 3 tablespoons sugar 3 tablespoons plus 1/4 cup minced fresh parsley, divided 2 teaspoons dried basil 3/4 teaspoon fennel seed 3/4 teaspoon salt, divided 1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper 1 large egg, lightly beaten 1 carton (15 ounces) ricotta cheese 4 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese DIRECTIONS Cook noodles according to package directions; drain. Meanwhile, in a Dutch oven, cook sausage, beef and onion over medium heat 8-10 minutes or until meat is no long