1/2 lb. hot sausage (see note)
1/2 lb. lean hamburger (see note)
1 garlic clove or 3/4 tsp. minced garlic
1 tbsp. whole basil (or ground)
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1 lb. can tomatoes (blended or chopped)
2 (6 oz.) cans tomato paste
8 oz. lasagne noodles (see note)
3 c. ricotta cheese
1/2 c. Parmesan cheese
2 tbsp. parsley flakes
2 eggs, beaten
2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper
1 lb. Mozzarella cheese, sliced

Brown meat, drain excess fat. Add the next five ingredients. Simmer, covered for 30 minutes. Stir occasionally. Cook noodles until tender. Drain and rinse. In a bowl, combine the remaining ingredients (except the Mozzarella cheese). Cover the bottom of 9 x 13 x 2 inch ungreased dish with half the noodles. Layer half the ricotta cheese mixture, half the Mozzarella cheese and half the meat sauce. Repeat. Bake at 375 degrees for 30 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes before serving. Serves 12.

NOTE: I use a little more hamburger and sausage and a little more tomatoes. Also, I sprinkle some sugar in the sauce. Season to taste. I usually do not use all the noodles, just enough to layer with lapping over.