Lasagna

Category: Main Dishes

Ingredients

1 pound bulk Italian sausage (remove casings)
1 clove garlic, minced
1 can (14.5 ounces) tomatoes
2 tsp dried basil
1 tsp dried oregano
1 1/2 tsp salt
2 cans tomato paste (6 ounces each)
10 ounces lasagna noodles (10 to 12 lasagna noodles)
3 cups ricotta cheese
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
2 tbsp dried parsley flakes
2 eggs
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
16 ounces mozzarella cheese, shredded or thinly sliced
1/4 lb prosciutto, thinly sliced *optional

Directions

Brown 1 pound of Italian Sausage slowly; drain off excess fat. Add garlic, tomatoes, basil, oregano, salt, and tomato paste. Simmer, uncovered, for 30 minutes. (Add a little water if too thick.) Cook lasagna noodles according to package directions. In a bowl, combine ricotta cheese, Parmesan cheese, parsley, eggs, salt and pepper. Place a layer of noodles in bottom of a 13x9x2-inch baking dish or lasagna pan. Cover noodles with a layer of mozzarella cheese. Spoon 1/2 of ricotta mixture over mozzarella. Spoon 1/2 meat sauce over the cheese. Repeat layers. (Layer 2) Noodles Prosciutto Mozzarella Ricotta Meat sauce (Layer 3) Noodles Mozzarella Ricotta Meat Sauce Bake for 30 to 40 minutes in a 375° oven. Allow lasagna recipe to set a few minutes before serving.

Temperature: 375°

Baking Time: 30-40 minutes.