JJ's Favorite Lasagna

- JJ likes it so much, he's even made it...yes, he's ventured into the kitchen to make it (after sending me to the store with the list of ingredients, of course!) Thanks for the recipe Pat!

2 lb Italian sausage

1 clove garlic, minced

1 T Whole Basil

1 1/2 tsp Salt

1 1lb can stewed tomatoes

2 6 oz cans tomato paste

10 oz lasagna noodles

2 eggs

3 cups Ricotta or Cottage Cheese

1/2 cup grated Parmesan Cheese

2 T Parsley Flakes

1 tsp Pepper

1 lb Mozzarella Cheese

Brown meat slowly, drain. Add next 5 ingredients and 1 cup water. Simmer, covered, for 15 minutes, stirring often. Cook noodles in boiling salted water, drain and rinse. Beat eggs; add remaining ingredients to egg mixture, except mozzarella.

Layer half of the noodles in baking dish, spread half Ricotta or Cottage Cheese filling; add half of the mozzarella and half of the meat mixture. Repeat

Bake at 375º for 30 - 45 minutes. (or assemble early and refrigerate, then bake 45 minutes to an hour)

Let stand 10 minutes before cutting and serving. Serves 8-10