American Lasagna
By
Robyn Gates
@robynjoy1
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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 vote
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
How to Make American Lasagna
- 1Preheat to 375*.
spray 9x13 baking dish with non-stick cooking spray. - 2Sauce: Brown Ground beef, onion and garlic. Mix in basil, oregano, brown sugar, salt, diced tomatoes and tomato paste. Simmer for 30 minutes
- 3Mix together: eggs, ricotta, ½ cup parmesan cheese, parsley and teaspoon salt.
- 4Lay 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.
- 5Remove from oven and sprinkle with remaining grated parmesan cheese. Serve with Italian salad and crusty garlic bread or bread sticks.
