Lasagna

By mbmitch

Ingredients

• 1 lb. Italian sausage
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 T. basil
• 1 1/2 t. salt
• 1 lb. canned tomatoes
• 12 oz. tomato paste
• 15 oz. tomato sauce
• 10 oz. (8 slices) lasagna
• 3 cups fresh ricotta
• 1/2 cup grated parmesan
• 2 T. parsley flakes
• 2 beaten eggs
• 2 t. salt
• 1/2 t. pepper
• 1 lb. thinly sliced mozzarella

Preparation

Step 1

Brown meat slowly and drain off excess fat. Add next 6 ingredients. Simmer uncovered 30 min., stirring occasionally.

Cook noodles per package directions, drain, rinse and set aside on waxed paper.

Combine remaining ingredients except mozzarella. Place 1/2 the noodles in a 9x13 pan. Spread with 1/2 the ricotta filling. Add 1/2 the mozzarella slices and then 1/2 the meat sauce. Repeat layers.

Bake at 375° 40 min. Let stand 10 min. before cutting