Gloria's Lasagna

Submitted by Gloria 15x

"I have used this lasagne recipe for as long as I can remember. I try new versions and always go back. I found it in the OLD OLD Better Home and Gardens Cook Book. The recipe in the newer book is similar but not the same."

 

• Ready In: 1hr
• Ingredients: 13
• Serves: 12

ingredients

• 1 lb Italian sausage
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 tablespoon basil, chopped
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons salt
• 2 cups crushed tomatoes
• 1 1⁄3 cups tomato paste
• 10 ounces lasagna noodles
• 3 cups fresh ricotta cheese or 3 cups cream-style cottage cheese
• 2 tablespoons parsley flakes
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon pepper
• 1 lb mozzarella cheese, sliced very thin

directions

1. Brown meat;spoon off excess fat.
2. Add next 5 ingredients.
3. Simmer uncovered 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
4. Cook lasagne noodles in large amount of boiling salted water till tender; drain; rinse.
5. Combine remaining ingredients, except Mozzarella cheese.
6. Place half the noodles in 13x9x2-inch baking dish; spread with half the cheese filling; add half the Mozzarella cheese and half the meat sauce. Repeat layers.
7. Bake at 375 Degrees about 30 minutes. Let stand 20 minutes before cutting in squares--filling will set slightly.
8. Or assemble early; refrigerate. Be sure to allow 15 minutes or so longer in the oven.