American Lasagna Recipe

As an option for this lasagna you can refrigerate itDirections
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
Ingredients1/2 teaspoons salt, diced tomatoes and tomato paste.
• 1 1/2 lbs ground beefBring to a simmer and cook for 30 to 45 minutes,
• 1 large white onion, choppedstirring occasionally.
• 2 cloves garlic, minced• Meanwhile, bring a large pot of lightly salted water
• 1 tbsp fresh basil, choppedto a boil. Add lasagna noodles, and cook for 5 to 8
• 1 tsp dried oreganominutes. Drain. Lay noodles flat on towels to dry.
• 2 tbsp brown sugar• Mix together eggs, ricotta, Parmesan cheese,
• 1 1/2 tsp saltparsley 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 pastelasagna noodles. Cover noodles with half of the ricotta
• 12 lasagna noodlesmixture, half of the mozzarella cheese and a third of
• 2 large eggsthe 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 parsleysauce.
• 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