The Best Homemade Lasagna

Name: The Best Homemade Lasagna
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil; 1 pound ground beef chuck; 1/2 medium onion, diced (about 3/4 cup); 1/2 large bell pepper (green, red, or yellow), diced (about 3/4 cup); 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 (28-ounce) can good-quality tomato sauce; 3 ounces tomato paste (half a 6-ounce can); 1 (14 ounce) can crushed tomatoes; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano, or 2 teaspoons dried oregano; 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley (preferably flat leaf), packed; 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning; 1 pinch garlic powder and/or garlic salt; 1 tablespoon red or white wine vinegar; 1 tablespoon to 1/4 cup sugar (to taste, optional); Salt; 1/2 pound dry lasagna noodles (requires 9 lasagna noodles - unbroken); 15 ounces ricotta cheese; 1 1/2 pounds (24 ounces) mozzarella cheese, grated or sliced; 1/4 pound (4 ounces) freshly grated Parmesan cheese