Fire House Lasagna

Fire House Lasagna

1-48 oz. can tomato juice

1-28 oz. can tomatoes (crushed)

2-15 oz. cans tomato puree

1-4 oz. can mushrooms, pieces (optional)

1 large onion, chopped

3-4 cloves garlic

1 tsp. salt

2 tsp. oregano

1 ½ tsp. basil leaves

Parmesan cheese

Mix above and simmer 1 hour.  Add dash of vinegar and 1 ½ tsp. baking soda and let simmer.  Cook 4 lbs. Italian sausage (or half or all ground beef).  Mix together 1 lb. ricotta cheese, 3 eggs, 1 lb. cottage cheese, 1 tsp. garlic salt, ¾ c. parmesan cheese & 2 tsp. parsley leaves.  Grate 2 lbs. mozzarella cheese.  Make 3 layers (or 2?) in pan.  Begin with sauce, noodles, cheese mix, mozzarella cheese, sausage, sauce, parmesan cheese (or however).  Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes, covered & then 15 min. uncovered.  Let stand 10-15 minutes.

Makes: 2 pans (1-9x13 pan & 1-10x15 pan works)