AMERICAN LASAGNA

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

Provided by ETHELMERTZ

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 1h55m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 17

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

Steps:

  • In a skillet over medium heat, brown ground beef, onion and garlic for 5 minutes; drain fat. Mix in basil, oregano, brown sugar, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, diced tomatoes and tomato paste. Simmer for 30 to 45 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add lasagna noodles, and cook for 5 to 8 minutes, or until al dente; drain. Lay noodles flat on towels, and blot dry.
  • In a medium bowl, mix together eggs, ricotta, Parmesan cheese, parsley and 1 teaspoon salt.
  • Layer 1/3 of the lasagna noodles in the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish. Cover noodles with 1/2 ricotta mixture, 1/2 of the mozzarella cheese and 1/3 of the sauce. Repeat. Top with remaining noodles and sauce. Sprinkle additional Parmesan cheese over the top.
  • Bake in the preheated oven 30 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 663.6 calories, Carbohydrate 48.3 g, Cholesterol 168.4 mg, Fat 29.5 g, Fiber 4.2 g, Protein 50.9 g, SaturatedFat 15.2 g, Sodium 1899.7 mg, Sugar 13.8 g

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