Instructions

  1. Sauté garlic, sugar, salt (I never use this much).
  2. Add Italian sausage, ground beef, cook until meat is brown and done.
  3. Add basil, fennel seeds, pepper, pear tomatoes, tomato paste.
  4. Cook until thick.
  5. Boil the 12 noodles and drain.
  6. Mix together ricotta cheese, egg, 2 tablespoons of parsley (if this mixture is too thick add a little milk).
  7. Layer sauce, 1/2 noodles, 1/2 of ricotta mixture, 1/2 mozzarella, sauce, 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, noodles, ricotta mixture, mozzarella, sauce, and rest of parmesan cheese.
  8. Bake at 375° for 25 minutes covered with foil, 25 minutes uncovered.
  9. Let set for about 10-15 minutes before cutting.