1 lb. lasagne noodles

Cook according to package directions, adding 1 tablespoon olive oil to prevent noodles from sticking. When cooked, gently remove from pan and lay out on wax paper until ready to assemble lasagne. shredded 1 lb. hamburger or Italian sausage, fried & well drained (opt.) Tomato Pasta Sauce (quantity for 1 lb. lasagne noodles

RICOTTA CHEESE FILLING:

2 lb. fresh ricotta cheese, drained
4 eggs, slightly beaten
1/2 c. Parmesan cheese
2 tsp. sugar
1 tbsp. finely chopped fresh parsley
1 tsp. cinnamon
Salt and pepper to taste

Break up and mash ricotta with fork. Add remaining ingredients. Mix until smooth. (This filling is also used for ravioli.)

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Spread a thin layer of sauce in a 9 x 13 inch baking dish. Arrange a layer of lasagne noodles, a layer of ricotta filling, sprinkle a layer of meat sparingly, a layer of Mozzarella cheese, shredded and another layer of tomato sauce.

Repeat this procedure until all the ingredients are used or until you reach the top of baking dish. The last layer should end with a layer of noodles on top, spread with sauce and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Bake at 375 degrees for 30 minutes. Serves 12.