Zesty Lasagna

• 1/2 lb. Italian sausage
• 1 lb. ground beef
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 Tbsp. dried basil, crushed
• 1 tsp. oregano
• 2 tsp. salt, divided
• 3/4 tsp. pepper, divided
• 1 onion, chopped
• 3 Tbsp. chopped mushrooms
• 3 c. canned tomatoes
• 2 - 6oz. cans tomato paste
• 10oz. lasagna noodles, cooked & drained
• 3 c. Ricotta cheese
• 1/2 c. Parmesan cheese
• 2 Tbsp. dried parsley flakes
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 8oz. Mozzarella cheese, shredded

1. Brown meats together, drain.
2. Add garlic, basil, oregano, 1 tsp. salt, 1/4 tsp. pepper, onion, mushrooms, tomatoes & tomato paste.
3. Simmer uncovered 30 min. stirring occasionally.
4. While noodles are cooking, combine Ricotta, Parmesan, parsley, eggs, remaining salt & pepper.
5. Place half of noodles in 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking dish.
6. Spread half each of Ricotta filling, mozzarella, then tomato sauce.
7. Repeat layers.
8. Bake at 375u0b0 for 30 minutes.
9. Let stand for 10 - 15 min. before serving.

italian sausage, ground beef, clove garlic, basil, oregano, salt, pepper, onion, mushrooms, tomatoes, tomato paste, lasagna noodles, ricotta cheese, parmesan cheese, parsley flakes, eggs, mozzarella cheese

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=1033090 (may not work)