Hearty lasagna

12 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
8ouncesLasagna noodles; uncooked
2poundsBulk Italian sausage
1Med. onion; chopped
2Cloves garlic; minced
28ouncesCan whole tomatoes;cut up
12ouncesCan tomato paste
2teaspoonsSugar
2teaspoonsSalt
teaspoonBasil leaves
1teaspoonCrushed red pepper
216 oz. con. ricotta cheese
1Egg; beaten
1tablespoonParsley flakes
1teaspoonSalt
4cupsShredded mozzarella cheese
1cupGrated Parmesan cheese

Directions

PHYLLIS SMITH WCDT64B

Prepare Lasagne according to pkg. directions; drain. In large skillet, combine sausage, onion and garlic. Cook until sausage is no longer pink, stirring occasionally; drain. Stir in next six ingredients. Bring to boil. Reduce heat; simmer 20 min.

In med. bowl, blend ricotta, egg, parsley and salt. Spread a thin layer of sauce in 9 x 13" baking pan. Layer one third EACH lasagna, remaining sauce, ricotta mixture, mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses.

Repeat layers. Cover. Bake at 375 until hot and bubbly..45 min. to 1 hour. Let stand 5 min. before cutting. Garnish as desired.

Refrigerate or freeze leftovers. Submitted By BOBBI ZEE On 04-16-95