Lasagna

*I have never had a better tasting lasagna than my mom's (this one).

1 lb Italian sausage
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tbsp basil
1.5 tsp salt
28 oz whole or diced tomatoes
(3) 6 oz can tomato paste
10 oz lasagna noodles
2 eggs
3 c ricotta cheese
2 tbsp parsley flakes
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
1 lb sliced mozzarella cheese
1 lb sliced muenster cheese
1/2 c Parmesan cheese

• Brown meat slowly. Spoon off excess fat.
• Add next 5 ingredients.
• Simmer uncovered for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Cook noodles in boiling salted water until tender. Drain & rinse.
• In a bowl, beat eggs, ricotta cheese, parsley, salt & pepper.
• Spray 9x13 baking dish with Pam.
• Layer half the noodles in dish.
• Spread half the ricotta filling over noodles.
• Layer half the mozzarella & muenster on top of ricotta.
• Add half the meat sauce over the cheese.
• Sprinkle half the Parmesan over meat sauce.
• Repeat layers one more time.
• Bake at 375 for 30 minutes.
• If you refrigerate first, then bake longer for 40-45 minutes.
• Let stand 10 minutes before serving