American Lasagna

Name: American Lasagna
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Yield: 10 - 12
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 1/2 lb ground beef; 1 medium onion, diced; 2 clove garlic, minced; 1 Tbsp fresh basil, chopped; 1 tsp dried oregano; 2 Tbsp brown sugar; 1 1/2 tsp salt; 29 oz can petite diced tomatoes; 2 small cans tomato paste; 12 cooked lasagna noodles; 2 eggs, beaten; 1 pt ricotta cheese, part-skim; 2 Tbsp dried parsley; 1 tsp salt; 2 lb shredded mozzarella cheese; 1 c fresh grated parmesan cheese

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By Robyn Gates
@robynjoy1

This wonderful recipe was given to me by a close friend years ago and it has been a family favorite ever since! Enjoy! :)

Rating:

★★★★★ 1 vote5

Serves:

10 - 12

Prep:

30 Min

Cook:

45 Min

Ingredients

1 1/2 lb

ground beef
1 medium

onion, diced
2 clove

garlic, minced
1 Tbsp

fresh basil, chopped
1 tsp

dried oregano
2 Tbsp

brown sugar
1 1/2 tsp

salt
29 oz

can petite diced tomatoes
2

small cans tomato paste
12

cooked lasagna noodles
2

eggs, beaten
1 pt

ricotta cheese, part-skim
2 Tbsp

dried parsley
1 tsp

salt
2 lb

shredded mozzarella cheese
1 c

fresh grated parmesan cheese
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How to Make American Lasagna

Step-by-Step

Preheat to 375*.
spray 9x13 baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
Sauce: Brown Ground beef, onion and garlic. Mix in basil, oregano, brown sugar, salt, diced tomatoes and tomato paste. Simmer for 30 minutes
Mix together: eggs, ricotta, ½ cup parmesan cheese, parsley and teaspoon salt.
Lay four noodles in bottom of baking dish. Cover with sauce, ricotta mixture and mozzarella cheese. Repeat until out of noodles. Bake uncovered for 30 minutes.
Remove from oven and sprinkle with remaining grated parmesan cheese. Serve with Italian salad and crusty garlic bread or bread sticks.