Festive Lasagna

Ingredients

• 1 (1 lb.) pkg. cooked lasagna noodles
• 2 lb. bulk Italian sausage *
• 2 (15 oz.) cans tomato sauce
• 2 (12 oz.) cans tomato paste
• 2 (10 3/4 oz.) cans tomato puree
• 2 tsp. sugar
• 2 tsp. salt (may omit salt)
• 1 1/2 tsp. basil leaves
• 1 tsp. crushed red pepper
• 1/4 tsp. black pepper
• 2 (15 oz.) containers Ricotta cheese
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1/3 c. chopped parsley (fresh or parsley flakes may be used)
• 4 c. shredded Mozzarella cheese
• 1 c. grated Parmesan cheese