In a large saucepan over medium heat, cook sausage, beef, onion, carrot,
garlic and pepper flakes until meat is no longer pink and vegetalbes are
tender; drain. Add tomatoes, tomato paste, sugar, oregano, basil, 1/2
teaspoon pepper and salt; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered,
for 45 minutes or until thick, stirring occasionally, Combine ricotta, 1/2
cup Parmesan cheese, egg, parsley, and remaining pepper. In a greased 13-in.x
9-in.x 2-in. baking dish, layer a fourth of the noodles, a third of the
ricotta mixture, a fourth of the ;meat sauce and 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese.
Repeat layers twice. top with the remaining noodles, sauce and Parmesan.
Cover and bake at 400 degrees for 45 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining
mozzarella; bake, uncovered, 10 minutes more. Let stand 15 minutes before
serving. Yield: 12 servings.
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NOTES : "A definite crowd-pleaser, this classic lasagna is thick, rich and
meaty with lots of cheese-just the way I like it. Even though my parents
were Hungarian, I have a weakness for savory Italian foods like this."
Submitted by Suzanne Barker, Bellingham, Washington.
