American Lasagna By Foodipassion

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This lasagna recipe can be prepared a day in advance and refrigerated overnight to allow the spices to meld, resulting in an exceptional flavor.

Ingredients

• • 1 ½ pounds lean ground beef

  • 1 onion, chopped

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

  • 2 (6 ounce) cans tomato paste

  • 1 (29 ounce) can diced tomatoes

  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar

  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil

  • 2 ½ teaspoons salt, divided

  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano

  • 12 dry lasagna noodles

  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

  • 1 pint part-skim ricotta cheese

  • 2 large eggs, beaten

  • 2 tablespoons dried parsley

  • 1 pound mozzarella cheese, shredded

  • 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

  • Directions

  • Step 1

  • Gather all ingredients.

  • • Step 2

  • Cook and stir ground beef, onion, and garlic in a large skillet over medium heat for 5 minutes; drain fat.

  • • Step 3

  • Mix in diced tomatoes, tomato paste, brown sugar, basil, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, and oregano. Simmer meat sauce, stirring occasionally, for 30 to 45 minutes.

  • • Step 4

  • 1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

    2. • Step 5

    3. Meanwhile, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook lasagna noodles in boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes; drain. Lay noodles flat on towels; blot dry.

    4. • Step 6

    5. Mix together ricotta, 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, eggs, parsley, and remaining 1 teaspoon salt in a medium bowl.

    6. • Step 7

    7. Layer 1/3 of the noodles in the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish. Cover with 1/2 of the ricotta mixture.

    8. • Step 8

    9. Cover the ricotta mixture with 1/2 of the mozzarella cheese, and 1/3 of the meat sauce.

    10. • Step 9

    11. Repeat. Top with remaining noodles and meat sauce. Sprinkle 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese over the top.

    12. • Step 10

    13. Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.

    14. • Step 11

    15. Enjoy!

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