Amount
Ingredient
Preparation



2
each
tomatoes

28 oz cans



2
each
tomato paste

5 1/2 oz cans



2
cups
water





1/2
teaspoon
basil





1/8
teaspoon
red bell pepper

red pepper, crushed



1/2
teaspoon
salt





1
teaspoon
sugar





1
pound
beef

ground, lean



1
each
garlic

clove, minced



1
pound
sausage





1
pound
lasagna noodles





1
pound
ricotta cheese





1
each
egg





1
tablespoon
parsley





1
cup
parmesan cheese

grated

 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 inch 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