1-2-3 Lasagna

INGREDIENTS

• 2 1/2 tablespoons paprika
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic (about 2 cloves garlic)
• 5 cups Basic Red Sauce, recipe follows
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 teaspoons chopped fresh parsley
• 1 tablespoon dried thyme
• 2 (15-ounce) cans tomato sauce
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 (15-ounce) container ricotta
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tablespoon dried leaf oregano
• 11/2 cups chopped yellow onions (1 medium yellow onion)
• 1 pound grated Mozzarella
• 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
• 2 pounds ground beef
• 1 tablespoon black pepper
• 3 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
• 12 dried (uncooked) lasagna noodles
• 1/2 teaspoon Essence, recipe follows
• 1 cup grated Parmesan
• 2 tablespoons garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons salt
• 2 (28-ounce) cans whole peeled tomatoes
• 2 cups water
• 1 tablespoon onion powder