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Classic American Lasagna

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PREP TIME
30 min
COOKING TIME
60 min
TOTAL TIME
100 min
SERVINGS
8 servings
Dinner
Classic American Lasagna
Ingredients
  • 1 1/2 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 1/2 teaspoons salt, divided
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 12 dry lasagna noodles
  • 1 pint part-skim ricotta cheese
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 large eggs, beaten
  • 2 tablespoons dried parsley
  • 1 pound mozzarella cheese, shredded
  • 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
1
Collect and prepare all necessary ingredients.
2
Heat a large skillet over medium heat and cook ground beef, chopped onion, and minced garlic for 5 minutes; discard excess fat.
3
Combine diced tomatoes, tomato paste, brown sugar, dried basil, 1 ½ teaspoons salt, and dried oregano in the skillet; stir to combine. Simmer the meat sauce mixture for 30 to 45 minutes, stirring occasionally.
4
Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit (190 degrees Celsius).
5
Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook lasagna noodles until they are tender yet still slightly firm, about 8 minutes; drain excess water. Lay the cooked noodles flat on paper towels to remove excess moisture.
6
In a separate bowl, combine ricotta cheese, ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese, eggs, chopped parsley, and the remaining 1 teaspoon salt. Mix well.
7
Place a third of the cooked lasagna noodles in the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish. Cover with half of the ricotta mixture.
8
Spread half of the shredded mozzarella cheese over the ricotta layer, followed by one-third of the meat sauce. Repeat this process.
9
Top with the remaining lasagna noodles and meat sauce, then sprinkle 2 tablespoons of Parmesan cheese over the top.
10
Bake in a preheated oven for 30 minutes. Allow the dish to rest for 10 minutes before serving.
11
Serve and enjoy your homemade lasagna!