american lasagna

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59 Pinches
Evansville, IN
Updated on Mar 8, 2012

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

prep time 30 Min
cook time 45 Min
method ---
yield 10 - 12

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 pounds ground beef
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 29 ounces can petite diced tomatoes
  • 2 - small cans tomato paste
  • 12 - cooked lasagna noodles
  • 2 - eggs, beaten
  • 1 pint ricotta cheese, part-skim
  • 2 tablespoons dried parsley
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 pounds shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 cup fresh grated parmesan cheese

How To Make american lasagna

  • Step 1
    Preheat to 375*. spray 9x13 baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
  • Step 2
    Sauce: Brown Ground beef, onion and garlic. Mix in basil, oregano, brown sugar, salt, diced tomatoes and tomato paste. Simmer for 30 minutes
  • Step 3
    Mix together: eggs, ricotta, ½ cup parmesan cheese, parsley and teaspoon salt.
  • Step 4
    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.
  • Step 5
    Remove from oven and sprinkle with remaining grated parmesan cheese. Serve with Italian salad and crusty garlic bread or bread sticks.

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