American Lasagna

Recipe View 5 mins Step 1: Prepare Ingredients (5 minutes). Gather all ingredients for efficient cooking.

Recipe View 10 mins Step 2: Sauté Ground Beef (10 minutes). In a large skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef, onion, and garlic until beef is browned. Drain off any excess fat.

Recipe View 40 mins Step 3: Simmer the Sauce (30-45 minutes). Stir in diced tomatoes, tomato paste, brown sugar, basil, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, and oregano. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the sauce has thickened slightly.

Recipe View 5 mins Step 4: Preheat Oven (5 minutes). Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

Recipe View 8 mins Step 5: Cook Lasagna Noodles (8 minutes). While the sauce simmers, cook lasagna noodles in a large pot of boiling salted water until al dente. Drain well, lay noodles flat on towels; blot dry.

Recipe View 5 mins Step 6: Prepare Ricotta Mixture (5 minutes). In a medium bowl, combine ricotta cheese, 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, eggs, parsley, and the remaining 1 teaspoon of salt. Mix until well combined.

Recipe View 15 mins Step 7: Assemble the Lasagna (15 minutes). In a 9x13-inch baking dish, layer 1/3 of the noodles, followed by 1/2 of the ricotta mixture, 1/2 of the mozzarella cheese, and 1/3 of the meat sauce. Repeat layers.

Recipe View 30 mins Step 8: Top and Bake (30 minutes). Finish with the remaining noodles and meat sauce. Sprinkle the remaining 2 tablespoons of Parmesan cheese over the top. Bake in the preheated oven until bubbly and golden brown.

Recipe View 10 mins Step 9: Rest Before Serving (10 minutes). Let the lasagna stand for 10 minutes before cutting and serving.