2 tbsp. chopped fresh basil
1 cup ricotta cheese
1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup water
1 (28-ounce) can petite diced tomatoes
1 (8-ounce) can tomato sauce
10 lasagna noodles, broken into 2 to 3-inch pieces
1 tbsp. tomato paste
1/2 tsp. sugar
1/4 tsp. red pepper flakes
2 cloves garlic, minced
salt and pepper
1 tbsp. Italian seasoning
1 pound sweet Italian sausage
1 small onion, diced
1 tbsp. olive oil