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American-Style Lasagna

Prep:
30 m
Cook:
1 h 25 m
Ready in:
1 h 55 m
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This is the easiest recipe for American-style lasagna - perfect for any occasion!
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INGREDIENTS
Servings: 8
Lean ground beef 
1 1/2 lbs
Dried parsley 
2 tbsps
Salt 
1 tsp
Mozzarella 
1 lb, shredded
Parmesan 
2 tbsps, grated 
Onion 
1, chopped
Garlic 
2 cloves, minced
Fresh basil 
1 tbsp, chopped
Dried oregano 
1 tsp
Brown sugar 
2 tbsps
Salt 
1 1/2 tsps
Tomatoes 
1 (29 oz) can, diced
Eggs 
2, beaten
Part-skim ricotta cheese 
1 pint 
Tomato paste 
2 (6 oz) cans
Dry lasagna noodles 
12
Parmesan cheese 
1/2 cup, grated 
DIRECTIONS
  1. Cook beef, chopped onion, and minced garlic in a medium skillet over medium heat, until browned. Drain fat. Add basil, brown sugar, 1 1/2 taps salt, tomatoes, oregano, and tomato paste. Stirring, cook for 30 min. 
  2. Preheat oven to 375° F (190° C).
  3. Pour water in a large pot. Add salt. Bring to a boil. Add noodles. Cook until al dente (5-8 min). Drain. 
  4. Mix beaten eggs, ricotta cheese, Parmesan, dried parsley, and 1 tsp salt in a bowl.
  5. In the bottom of a baking dish, layer 1/3 of the noodles. Cover the layer with 1/2 egg and cheese mixture, 1/2 of mozzarella, and 1/3 of sauce. Repeat. Top the lasagna with noodles and sauce. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. 
  6. Bake for 30 min. Allow the lasagna to stand for about 10 min. Serve and enjoy your American-style lasagna! 
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