Lasagna

Ingredients

  • 1 to 1 1/2 pounds sweet Italian sausage
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • splash of olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons oregano
  • 1 teaspoon of basil
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes with basil, garlic and oregano
  • 2 (15 oz) cans tomato sauce
  • 1 (6 oz) can tomato puree
  • 2 cups ricotta cheese
  • 8 ounces of grated parmesan  cheese
  • 2 tablespoons chopped parsley leaves
  • 2 eggs, lightly beaten
  • 9 lasagna noodles, cooked according to package directions
  • 1 pound mozzarella cheese, grated

Directions

Brown meat with a splash of olive oil in a large skillet. Add onions and garlic and cook until transparent. Add the next 7 ingredients and simmer on low for 30-45 minutes. In a small bowl combine ricotta cheese, parmesan, and parsley. Add in the beaten eggs and mix well. In a 9 by 13 inch pan place 3 noodles on the bottom, top with 1/2 of cheese mixture and 1/3 sauce. Repeat with another layer of noodles, cheese and sauce. Top with last 3 noodles, remaining sauce and mozzarella cheese. Bake covered 350 degrees for 45 minutes. Uncover pan and cook another 15 minutes until cheese is lightly browned.