Preparation:
Cook lasagna noodles to desired doneness as directed on package. Drain.
Meanwhile, heat oven to 350 degrees. In medium bowl, combine ricotta cheese, basil, egg and 1 cup of mozzarella cheese; mix well. In small bowl, combine cooked sausage and bell pepper.
Spread 1/2 cup of the spaghetti sauce in bottom of ungreased 9X13 (3 quart) baking dish. Top with half of ricotta mixture and half of sausage mixture. Sprinkle with 1 1/2 cups of the mozzarella cheese. Top with 3 noodles, 1 1/2 cups of the spaghetti sauce, remaining ricotta mixture, and remaining sausage mixture, 3 noodles, and remaining spaghetti sauce. Cover tightly with sprayed foil.
Bake at 350 degrees for 50 minutes. Uncover dish; sprinkle with remaining 1 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese. Cover; bake an additional 15 minutes or until hot and bubbly. Uncover; let stand 15 minutes. Sprinkle with parsley just before serving. |
