Recipe: Lasagna Maria

Lasagna Maria
Newsgroups: rec.food.recipes

1 package (8oz) Lasagna Noodles
1 pound Mild Pork Sausage
1 Jar (32oz) Spaghetti Sauce
1 Egg; slightly beaten
12 ounce Ricotta Cheese
1 tablespoon Dried Parsley Flakes
1/2 teaspoon Dried Whole Oregano
1/4 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese
3 cups Mozzarella Cheese Shredded and divided
4 1/2 ounces Sliced Mushrooms, drained
1 package (3 1/2oz) Sliced Pepperoni

Cook Lasagna noodles according to package directions, omitting salt, and then drain. Cook sausage until browned, Stirring to crumble; drain. Stir spaghetti sauce into sausage, and set aside. Combine egg and next five ingredients, stirring well. Spread about 1/2 cup meat sauce in a lightly greased 13x9x2 inch baking dish. Layer half of the noodles, half of ricotta cheese mixture, one-third of mozzarella cheese, and one-third of remaining meat sauce; repeat layers using equal amounts. Arrange mushrooms and pepperoni slices on top. Bake at 375 F; for 20 mins. Sprinkle with remaining cheese, and bake an additional five minutes.