1/2 lb. ground beef
1/2 lb. sausage meat
1 clove garlic, mashed
1/2 c. chopped onion
1/2 c. chopped celery
1 lb. lasagne noodles
1/2 lb. mozzarella cheese, thinly sliced
2 (6 oz.) cans tomato paste
3 c. water
2 tsp. salt
2 tsp. sugar
1/2 tsp. sage, oregano or basil
1/2 lb. ricotta cheese (may use cottage)

Cook beef and sausage meat until brown. Add garlic, onion and celery; cook until tender. Stir in tomato paste, water and seasonings. Blend well. Cover and simmer for 50 minutes. Drain off fat.

Cook noodles in 4 quarts boiling, salted water, to which 1/4 cup oil has been added, for 15 minutes or until tender. Drain. Arrange alternate layers of noodles, sauce, ricotta and mozzarella cheese in greased 9 x 13 x 2 inch baking dish with top layer of mozzarella cheese. Bake in 375 degree oven for 25-30 minutes. Cut into squares. 6-8 servings.