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

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