Mock Lasagne - cooking recipe

Ingredients

7 oz. elbow macaroni
1 lb. Italian sausage
1 1/2 c. Ricotta cheese
1/2 tsp. basil leaves, crushed
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper
1/2 tsp. garlic
6 oz. Mozzarella shredded cheese

Preparation

Brown sausage; drain off fat. Add salt, pepper, garlic and basil. Add 1/2 cup water. Cover and simmer 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
In a 2-quart casserole dish, layer 1/2 each starting with macaroni, Ricotta cheese, shredded cheese, then meat sauce; repeat.
Cook at 375\u00b0 for 30 minutes. Serves 6 to 8.
Serve with salad and garlic bread.