Lasagna Reno

Ingredients

• 1 lb. medium plus 1 lb. hot Italian sausage
• 1/2 c. finely chopped onion
• 2 cloves garlic, crushed
• 1 Tbsp. sugar
• 1 Tbsp. salt
• 1 1/2 tsp. dried basil leaves
• 1/2 tsp. fennel seed
• 1/4 c. chopped parsley
• 4 c. canned tomatoes (undrained)
• 12 oz. tomato paste
• 1 Tbsp. salt
• 12 curly lasagna noodles (equals 3/4 of 1 lb. pkg.)
• 15 oz. Ricotta or cottage cheese, drained
• 1 egg
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 3/4 lb. Mozzarella cheese, thinly sliced
• 3 oz. grated Parmesan cheese (equals 3/4 c.)