Cheesy Black Bean Lasagna

Name: Cheesy Black Bean Lasagna
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 1-2 teaspoons olive oil; 1/2 cup chopped onion; 2 garlic cloves finely minced (or 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder); 1 (6-ounce) can tomato paste; 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 teaspoon cumin; 1 teaspoon chili powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 2 cans (15-ounces each) black beans (rinsed and drained); 1 (28-ounce) can crushed or diced tomatoes (see note); 1 1/2 cups low-sodium vegetable or chicken broth; 2 cups (about 425 grams) ricotta cheese or cottage cheese (see note); 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley or cilantro (depending on the flavor you want); 3 cups (about 340 grams) shredded Monterey Jack cheese; 9-12 no-boil lasagna noodles (enough for 3 layers)