Cheesy Sausage Pasta Bake

1 lb. Jimmy Dean sausage
1 lb. penne pasta
1 - 24 oz. jar spaghetti sauce
2 t. dried Italian seasoning
1/4 t. salt
1 - 15 oz. container Ricotta cheese
2 C. shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
3 T. grated Parmesan cheese
2 T. parsley (optional)

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Cook pasta and remove from heat 1 minute before suggested cooking time. Drain and set aside. Cook sausage in large skillet until thoroughly cooked, 8-10 minutes. Drain off fat.  In large bowl, stir in spaghetti sauce, Italian seasoning, salt and cooked pasta.  Place 1/2 of mixture in 9x13 baking dish sprayed with cooking spray.  In medium bowl, combine Ricotta cheese, 1 C. of mozzarella cheese and Parmesan cheese.  Mix well and layer over pasta mixture.  Top with remaining pasta mixture.  Sprinkle 1 C. mozzarella cheese on top. Sprinkle with parsley, if desired.  Bake for 30 minutes or until hot and cheese is melted.  Serves 8.

Label: Thaw.  Bake at 350 degrees for 30-45 minutes or until heated through.