Father Pisut's Mother's Lasagne Recipe

Father Pisut praises his mother's lasagne and recommended it be posted to the blog some time ago.  So here it is for all to enjoy.

Lasagne

1 pound (Graziono's) Italian sausage
1 clove of garlic, minced
1 tablespoon of basil
1-1/2 teaspoons of salt
1 1-pound can tomatoes
2 6-ounce cans tomato paste
10 ounces lasagne noodles (9-10) pieces
2 eggs
30 ounces fresh Ricotta
1/2 cup grated Romano cheese
2 tablespoons parsley flakes
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 pound mozzarella cheese, slice very thin (use enough to cover Ricotta)
Graziono's Italian seasoning

Brown meat slowly; spoon of excess fat.  Add next 5 ingredients.  Simmer uncovered 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.  Cook noodles in large amount boiling salted water till tender; drain; rinse.  Beat eggs; add remaining ingredients, except mozzarella.

Layer half the noodles in 13x9x2 inch baking dish; spread with half the Ricotta filling; add half the mozzarella cheese and half the meat sauce.  Repeat.  Bake at 375˚ about 30 minutes (or assemble early and refrigerate; bake 45 minutes).  Let stand 10 minutes before serving.  Serves 8 to 10.