Chop onions and mince garlic

If using carrots, chop finely as well

Heat large sauce pan over stove and add olive oil

Once oil is heated, add onions and saute for a few minutes

If using carrots, add those next and continue to saute

Add meat and brown for a few minutes on medium-low heat

Once meat has browned, add garlic and saute until fragrant. Add all spices (basil, parsley, oregano, fennel seeds, red pepper, salt and pepper to taste)

Once meat is coated in spices, add tomato paste and saute for about five minutes. Add wine if using. Sugar can be added later if you're using that

Add crushed tomatoes and stir well

Bring to a low boil and simmer for at least 3 hours

Add salt to taste and if adding sugar, do that about halfway through

This will make plenty of sauce for a saucy lasagna and extra for your freezer! Use it for another meal with some pasta or ravioli!

Mix ricotta cheese with eggs, parsley, salt, and nutmeg 2. Set aside until ready to use

Slice or shred mozzarella and set aside

Assemble lasagna in baking pan starting with a little bit of sauce, then noodles, ricotta cheese, mozzarella and parmesan, then sauce and so on. Finish it with sauce and extra cheese!

Bake at 350 F for 50-60 minutes