Name: American Lasagna
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 100 min
Ingredients: 1.5 pounds lean ground beef; 1 onion, chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 (29 ounce) can diced tomatoes; 2 (6 ounce) cans tomato paste; 2 tablespoons brown sugar; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil; 2.5 teaspoons salt, divided; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 12 dry lasagna noodles; 1 pint part-skim ricotta cheese; 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 2 large eggs, beaten; 2 tablespoons dried parsley; 1 pound mozzarella cheese, shredded; 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

American Lasagna

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Making this lasagna recipe a day ahead and refrigerating overnight allows the spices to meld and gives it exceptional flavor.

Submitted by ETHELMERTZ

Updated on June 27, 2023

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super close up on a messy slice of American lasagna, garnished with some basil.

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Prep Time:

30 mins

Cook Time:

1 hr

Additional Time:

10 mins

Total Time:

1 hr 40 mins

Servings:

Yield:

1 9x13-inch dish

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Ingredients

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Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings

1 ½ pounds lean ground beef
1 onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 (29 ounce) can diced tomatoes
2 (6 ounce) cans tomato paste
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
2 ½ teaspoons salt, divided
1 teaspoon dried oregano
12 dry lasagna noodles
1 pint part-skim ricotta cheese
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 large eggs, beaten
2 tablespoons dried parsley
1 pound mozzarella cheese, shredded
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

Gather all ingredients.

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

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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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Enjoy!

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Recipe Tip

If lasagna has been refrigerated, bake it in the preheated oven for 45 minutes.

Editor's Note:

The Video Team found that baking the lasagna covered with aluminum foil for 1 hour, then uncovering and baking for 20 more minutes, produced the best result.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

664	Calories
30g	Fat
48g	Carbs
51g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 664
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 30g	38%
Saturated Fat 15g	76%
Cholesterol 168mg	56%
Sodium 1900mg	83%
Total Carbohydrate 48g	18%
Dietary Fiber 4g	15%
Total Sugars 14g
Protein 51g	102%
Vitamin C 23mg	26%
Calcium 759mg	58%
Iron 6mg	32%
Potassium 872mg	19%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.