American Lasagna

Name: American Lasagna
Ingredients: 1.5 pounds lean ground beef; 1 onion, chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 (29 ounce) can diced tomatoes; 2 (6 ounce) cans tomato paste; 2 tablespoons brown sugar; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil; 2.5 teaspoons salt, divided; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 12 dry lasagna noodles; 1 pint part-skim ricotta cheese; 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 2 large eggs, beaten; 2 tablespoons dried parsley; 1 pound mozzarella cheese, shredded; 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese