Title: Joe Penny's Lasagna
Categories: Italian Cheese Pasta
Yield: 6 Servings

2		28 oz cans tomatoes
2		5 1-2 oz cans tomato paste
2	c	Water
1/2	ts	Basil
1/8	ts	Crushed red pepper
1/2	ts	Salt
1	ts	Sugar
1	lb	Lean ground beef
1		Clove garlic, minced
1	lb	Sausage
1	lb	Lasagna noodles
1	lb	Ricotta cheese
1		Egg
1	tb	Parsley
1	c	Grated Parmesan cheese

Combine the first 7 ingredients in a large pot and simmer 15 minutes.

Saute' ground beef and garlic in a little oil. Add to tomato sauce. Cover and let simmer 3 hours on low heat, stirring occasionally. Brown sausage and slice in rounds. Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Cook noodles until al dente. Combine ricotta, egg and parsley in a bowl. Spread 1/3 of sauce on the bottom of a 12x8" baking dish. Arrange alternately layers of noodles, ricotta, sausage, sauce and Parmesan, ending with Parmesan. Bake uncovered for 45 minutes. Let sit 5 minutes before serving.

Serves: 6 to 8 From: Actor Joe Penny ("Jake and the Fatman") Posted by: Debbie Carlson - Cooking Echo

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