Preheat oven to 180 degrees. In a large pot, cook the ground beef, Italian sausage, onion, garlic and salt on medium/high heat until browned. Add the parsley flakes, dried oregano, 2 cans tomatoes, tomato paste, and fresh basil. Simmer 1 hour.

To assemble: Spray a 13 x 9" baking pan with cooking spray. Combine ricotta cheese, eggs, pepper, 2 tablespoons parsley, and Parmesan cheese. In a lasagna pan, place a tablespoon of sauce on the bottom of the pan then layer noodles, meat sauce, cheese mixture, and mozzarella slices (or shredded mozzarella); repeat. Top off with layer of noodles; sprinkle evenly with remaining mozzarella cheese. Cover with aluminum.

Bake in preheated oven for 25 minutes covered with foil. After 25 minutes remove foil, and bake an additional 20 minutes or until cheese mixture is thoroughly melted.. Cool for at least 20 minutes before serving