Cindy’s Lasagna

Ingredients:

• 1 lb. Purnell’s "Old Folks" Italian Sausage
• 1 lb. lasagna noodles
• 1 tbsp basil leaves
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 3 cups cottage cheese
• 1/2 cup grated romano cheese
• 2 tbsp parsley chopped
• 2 eggs, well beaten
• 1 1/2 tsp oregano
• 2 cups tomatoes, crushed
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1 lb. mozzarella cheese, grated or sliced thin

How to prepare:

Cook lasagna noodles in boiling water for 20 minutes. Drain, rinse and set aside.
Step 1: Brown sausage and garlic slowly; pour off excess grease and add basil, salt, oregano, tomatoes and tomato paste. Simmer 20 minutes, uncovered. Add small amount of water if necessary
Step 2: In a bowl, mix cottage cheese, romano cheese, parsley flakes, eggs, salt and pepper.
Step 3: In a 13 x 9 x 2 1/2 inch baking dish, place 1/2 the lasagna noodles, then spread 1/2 the cheese filling on the noodles, spread 1/2 the mozzarella cheese on cheese filling, then spread meat sauce. Repeat layers and bake 30 minutes at 375ºF. Serves 8.