American Lasagna

This lasagna recipe is made with layers of homemade meat sauce, tender pasta sheets, ricotta filling, and lots of Parmesan and mozzarella cheese.

• Preparation Time: 30 mins
• Cooking Time: 60 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 30 mins
• Calories: 664 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 tablespoons dried parsley
• 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 pint part-skim ricotta cheese
• 2 large eggs, beaten
• 1 (29 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 2 (6 ounce) cans tomato paste
• 12 dry lasagna noodles
• 1 pound mozzarella cheese, shredded
• 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1.5 pounds lean ground beef
• 2.5 teaspoons salt, divided

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

Step 2

Enjoy!

Step 3

Meanwhile, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook lasagna noodles in boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes; drain. Lay noodles flat on towels; blot dry.

Step 4

Mix together ricotta, 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, eggs, parsley, and remaining 1 teaspoon salt in a medium bowl.

Step 5

Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.

Step 6

Gather all ingredients.

Step 7

Cook and stir ground beef, onion, and garlic in a large skillet over medium heat for 5 minutes; drain fat.

Step 8

Mix in diced tomatoes, tomato paste, brown sugar, basil, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, and oregano. Simmer meat sauce, stirring occasionally, for 30 to 45 minutes.

Step 9

Layer 1/3 of the noodles in the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish. Cover with 1/2 of the ricotta mixture.

Step 10

Cover the ricotta mixture with 1/2 of the mozzarella cheese, and 1/3 of the meat sauce.

Step 11

Repeat. Top with remaining noodles and meat sauce. Sprinkle 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese over the top.