Baked Lasagna

Name: Baked Lasagna
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 90 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: Ingredients; Meat Sauce; 1 lb ground beef (or a mix of beef and pork); 1 small onion, diced; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes; 1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce; 1 tablespoon tomato paste; 2 teaspoons dried basil; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional); Salt and pepper, to taste; 1 tablespoon olive oil; Ricotta Layer; 1 1/2 cups ricotta cheese; 1 egg; 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (or 1 teaspoon dried parsley); Salt and pepper, to taste; Lasagna; 12 lasagna noodles (regular or no-boil); 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese; 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese (for topping); Fresh basil or parsley (for garnish, optional)