INGREDIENTS
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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1 cup chopped onion
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3/4 cup finely chopped peeled carrots
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2 tablespoons minced garlic
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8 ounces lean ground beef
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6 ounces spicy Italian sausages, casings removed
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1 28-ounce can crushed tomatoes with added puree
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1/4 cup tomato paste
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1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
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1 tablespoon golden brown sugar
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1 tablespoon dried oregano
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1 bay leaf
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1/2 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper
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15 lasagna noodles (about 12 ounces)
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2 15-ounce containers part-skim ricotta cheese
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1 cup grated Parmesan cheese (about 3 ounces)
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1 10-ounce package frozen chopped spinach, thawed, drained, squeezed dry
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2 large eggs
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4 3/4 cups grated mozzarella cheese (about 1 1/4 pounds)