AMERICAN LASAGNA

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I love lasagna because it is so saucy, rich and comforting and this recipe is no exception! There's no Italian sausage in it making it "American". I found this recipe online. Hope you'll give it a try!

Provided by Karamia

Categories     Meat

Time 1h30m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 1/2 lbs lean ground beef
1 onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
2 tablespoons brown sugar, not packed down
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
28 ounces diced tomatoes
2 (6 ounce) cans tomato paste
9 -12 dry lasagna noodles
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1 pint part-skim ricotta cheese
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons dried parsley
1 teaspoon salt
1 lb mozzarella cheese, shredded
2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • In a skillet, brown ground beef, onions and garlic; drain fat.
  • Stir in basil, oregano, brown sugar, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, diced tomatoes and tomatoes paste. Simmer for 30-40 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Bring large pot of salted water to a boil. Add lasagna noodles and cook for 5-8 minutes, or until al dente; drain.
  • In a medium bowl, mix together eggs, ricotta, Parmesan cheese, parsley, and 1 teaspoon salt.
  • Layer 1/3 of noodles (3-4) in the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish. Cover noodles with 1/2 of ricotta mixture, 1/2 of mozzarella and 1/3 of sauce. Repeat. Top with remaining noodles and sauce. Sprinkle with 2 tablespoons Parmesan.
  • Bake for 30 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 715.9, Fat 39.7, SaturatedFat 20.9, Cholesterol 237.9, Sodium 2538.8, Carbohydrate 32.5, Fiber 4.9, Sugar 18.4, Protein 58.5

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