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Italian Sausage Lasagna

 
   
   
   
Ingredients -  
   

1 pound bulk Italian Sausage (remove casings)
1 clove Garlic, minced
1 (14.5 ounces) can Tomatoes
2 teaspoons Dried Basil
1 teaspoon Dried Oregano
1 1/2 teaspoons Salt
2 (6 ounces each) cans Tomato Paste
10 ounces Lasagne Noodles (10 to 12 lasagna noodles)
3 cups Ricotta Cheese
1/4 cup grated Parmesan Cheese
2 tablespoons Dried Parsley Flakes
2 Eggs
1 teaspoons Salt
1/2 teaspoon Pepper
16 ounces Mozzarella Cheese, shredded or thinly sliced

 
   
Preparation:  
   

Brown sausage slowly; drain off excess fat. Add garlic, tomatoes, basil, oregano, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, and tomato paste. Simmer, uncovered, for 30 minutes, adding a little water if too thick. Cook lasagna noodles in boiling salted water according to package directions. In a bowl, combine ricotta cheese, Parmesan cheese, parsley, eggs, 1 teaspoon salt, and pepper.

Place a layer of noodles in bottom of a 13x9x2-inch baking dish or lasagna pan. Cover with a layer of mozzarella cheese then spoon 1/2 of ricotta mixture over mozzarella. Spoon 1/2 meat sauce over the cheese. Repeat layers. Bake for 30 to 40 minutes in a 375° oven.
Allow lasagna recipe to set a few minutes before serving.