American Lasagna Recipe

Ingredients:

• 1-1/2 Pounds lean ground beef • 1 Onion, chopped • 2 Cloves garlic, minced • 1 tbsp Chopped fresh basil • 1 tsp Dried oregano • 2 tbsp Brown sugar • 1-1/2 tsp 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 • 1/2 Cup grated Parmesan cheese • 2 tbsp Dried parsley • 1 tsp Salt • 1 Pound mozzarella cheese, shredded • 2 tsp Grated Parmesan cheese

How to make American Lasagna:

• In a skillet over medium heat, brown ground beef, onion and garlic; 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, drain. • Lay noodles flat on towels, and blot dry. • In a medium bowl, mix together eggs, ricotta, Parmesan cheese, parsley and 1 tsp 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. • American Lasagna is ready.