Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Step 2

Brown sausage and break up into small pieces, then cook onion until tender. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute more, and season with red pepper flakes to taste. A pinch will keep it mild enough for kids, but adds a really lovely layer of flavor.

Step 3

Mix together the ricotta, mozzarella, parmesan, parsley and 2 eggs in a large bowl. Season this generously with salt and pepper.

Step 4

Lay out the lasagna noodles and top generously with cheese and sausage, leaving a 1 inch border at either end.

Step 5

Roll them up and lay them in a 13x9 baking dish that has a layer of sauce on the bottom.

Step 6

Cover the lasagna rolls with the rest of the sauce and mozzarella cheese, and bake covered for 30 minutes.

Step 7

Uncover and put under the broiler until cheese is starting to brown and melted. Top with fresh basil, if desired.