| As an option for this lasagna you can refrigerate it | | | | Directions |
| overnight to allow the spices to get better and give it | | | | Preheat oven to 375 degrees |
| exceptional flavor. It also saves you a lot of time with it | | | | Brown ground beef, onion and garlic in a skillet over |
| pre-made on the day of a party or special event! | | | | medium heat. Drain. Stir in basil, oregano, brown sugar, 1 |
| Ingredients | | | | 1/2 teaspoons salt, diced tomatoes and tomato paste. |
| 1 1/2 lbs ground beef | | | | Bring to a simmer and cook for 30 to 45 minutes, |
| 1 large white onion, chopped | | | | stirring occasionally. |
| 2 cloves garlic, minced | | | | Meanwhile, bring a large pot of lightly salted water |
| 1 tbsp fresh basil, chopped | | | | to a boil. Add lasagna noodles, and cook for 5 to 8 |
| 1 tsp dried oregano | | | | minutes. Drain. Lay noodles flat on towels to dry. |
| 2 tbsp brown sugar | | | | Mix together eggs, ricotta, Parmesan cheese, |
| 1 1/2 tsp salt | | | | parsley and 1 teaspoon salt in a medium bowl. |
| 1 (29 oz) can diced tomatoes | | | | In a 9×13 inch glass baking dish place 1/3 of the |
| 2 (6 oz) cans tomato paste | | | | lasagna noodles. Cover noodles with half of the ricotta |
| 12 lasagna noodles | | | | mixture, half of the mozzarella cheese and a third of |
| 2 large eggs | | | | the sauce. |
| 1 pint part-skim ricotta cheese | | | | Repeat layers. |
| 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated | | | | Finish with a layer of the remaining noodles and |
| 2 tbsp dried parsley | | | | sauce. |
| 1 tsp salt | | | | Sprinkle with the additional Parmesan cheese. |
| 1 lb shredded mozzarella cheese | | | | Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes. |
| 2 tbsp Parmesan cheese, grated | | | | |