American Lasagna Recipe

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Brief

Prep 30 mins

Cook: 1hr15 mins

Additional: 10 mins

Total: 1hr55 mins

Servings: 8

Yield: 8 servings

American Lasagna Recipe

Ingredients

1 ½ pounds lean ground beef

1 onion

chopped

2 cloves garlic

minced

1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil

1 teaspoon dried oregano

2 tablespoons brown sugar

1 ½ teaspoons 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

½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

2 tablespoons dried parsley

1 teaspoon salt

1 pound mozzarella cheese

shredded

2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

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Directions

Step 1

In a skillet over medium heat brown ground beef onion and garlic for 5 minutes; 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.

Step 2

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 or until al dente; drain. Lay noodles flat on towels and blot dry.

Step 3

In a medium bowl mix together eggs ricotta Parmesan cheese parsley and 1 teaspoon salt.

Step 4

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.

Step 5

Bake in the preheated oven 30 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

Nutritional Information

American Lasagna Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:8

Calories: 663.6

% Daily Value *

Protein: 50.9g 102%

Carbohydrates: 48.3g 16%

Dietary Fiber: 4.2g 17%

Sugars: 13.8g

Fat: 29.5g 45%

Saturated Fat: 15.2g 76%

Cholesterol: 168.4mg 56%

Vitamin A Iu: 1757.6IU 35%

Niacin Equivalents: 15.4mg 118%

Vitamin B6: 0.4mg 25%

Vitamin C: 23.4mg 39%

Folate: 108.4mcg 27%

Calcium: 759.2mg 76%

Iron: 5.7mg 32%

Magnesium: 78.1mg 28%

Potassium: 872mg 24%

Sodium: 1899.7mg 76%

Thiamin: 0.2mg 15%

Calories From Fat: 265.8

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.