• Preheat oven to 375° and line 9x13 dish with aluminum foil and spray with non-stick cooking spray.
• Brown beef and Italian sausage in large pot. Drain and crumble.
• Add in garlic, onion, sauce, paste, and diced tomatoes and mix well.
• Add in 1 tablespoon sugar. Add salt, pepper, and parsley to taste.
• Simmer on low, stirring occasionally for about an hour.

Cheese Mixture

• In large bowl, combine shredded cheese with egg. Sprinkle with fresh parsley
• Slowly stir in ricotta cheese and until well blended.

Lasagna Assembly

• In prepared 9x13 dish, Spread half of the meat mixture in dish.
• Top with lasagna noodles.
• Spread half of cheese mixture evenly across noodles.
• Repeat steps 1 and 2.
• After topping with remaining cheese, spread evenly and cover dish with aluminium foil.
• Bake for 30 minutes.
• Remove aluminum foil and bake for about another 15 minutes. Just until tops have browned.