• 1 pound lean ground beef or mix half with Italian sausage
• 1 diced yellow onion
• 4-5 minced garlic cloves

• 1/4 – 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1 jar 24 oz. Prego Traditional Italian Sauce
• 8-10 cups low sodium chicken broth variable
• 1 can 14 oz. crushed tomatoes
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
• 1 1/2 teaspoons granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon each: dried parsley dried oregano, salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1 bay leaf
• 10 uncooked lasagna noodles broken into 1-2 inch pieces
• 1/2 cup heavy cream optional

Cheese Topping:

• Shredded mozzarella cheese
• Freshly grated Parmesan cheese
• Dollops of ricotta cheese

Instructions:

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