Lightened Up Chicken Parmesan Lasagna

For the Ground Chicken:

• 2 teaspoons olive oil I used extra virgin but use whatever brand/variety you like best
• 3 cloves garlic minced
• 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes optional (but they give a nice kick!
• 1 lb. ground chicken
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground

For the Panko:

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/3 cup whole wheat panko bread crumbs

For Lasagna:

• 12 lasagna noodles boiled according to package
• 2 1/2 cups ricotta cheese I used whole-milk here, but you may use skim
• 1 egg large whole plus 1 yolk, at room temperature
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
• 1 tablespoon parsley fresh, chopped
• 2 tablespoons basil fresh, chopped
• 3 1/2 cups marinara sauce store-bought or homemade will work OK
• 2 cups mozzarella cheese shredded
• 1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese finely grated

Garnish:

• basil chopped
• parsley chopped