Festive Lasagna - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 (1 lb.) pkg. cooked lasagna noodles
2 lb. bulk Italian sausage *
2 (15 oz.) cans tomato sauce
2 (12 oz.) cans tomato paste
2 (10 3/4 oz.) cans tomato puree
2 tsp. sugar
2 tsp. salt (may omit salt)
1 1/2 tsp. basil leaves
1 tsp. crushed red pepper
1/4 tsp. black pepper
2 (15 oz.) containers Ricotta cheese
1 egg, beaten
1/3 c. chopped parsley (fresh or parsley flakes may be used)
4 c. shredded Mozzarella cheese
1 c. grated Parmesan cheese

Preparation

*Season meat with garlic powder and onion salt.