ELLEN'S KILLER LASAGNA

ELLEN'S KILLER LASAGNA image

Provided by Ellen Bales

Categories Pork

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 lb italian sausage, no casings
1 clove garlic, minced
1 Tbsp basil
1 1/2 tsp salt
1 can(s) (1 lb.) tomatoes
2 can(s) (6 oz.ea.) tomato paste
10 oz lasagna noodles
2 eggs
3 c fresh ricotta or cream-style cottage cheese
1/2 c grated parmesan or romano cheese
2 Tbsp parsley flakes
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
1 lb mozzarella cheese, sliced very thin

Steps:

1. In a large skillet, brown the meat slowly; spoon off excess fat. Add next 5 ingredients. Simmer uncovered 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
2. While meat is browning, cook noodles according to package instructions in large amount boiling salted water till tender; drain and rinse. Beat eggs.
3. Add remaining ingredients to eggs,except mozzarella and noodles.
4. Layer half the noodles in a 13x9x2 in. baking dish; spread with half the Ricotta filling; add half the mozzarella cheese and half the meat sauce. Repeat layers.
5. Bake in a 375-degree oven for about 30 minutes (or assemble early and refrigerate; bake 45 minutes). Let stand 10 minutes before serving.
6. Serve with a green salad and pass the garlic bread!