American Lasagna

I love lasagna because it is so saucy, rich and comforting and this recipe is no exception! There's no Italian sausage in it making it "American". I found this recipe online. Hope you'll give it a try!

• Ready In: 1 hr 30 mins
• Serves: 6-8

Ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 lbs lean ground beef
• 1  onion, chopped
• 2  garlic cloves, minced
• 1  tablespoon  chopped fresh basil
• 1  teaspoon dried oregano
• 2  tablespoons brown sugar, not packed down
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons salt
• 28  ounces diced tomatoes
• 2 (6 ounce) cans tomato paste
• 9 -12  dry lasagna noodles
• 2  eggs, lightly beaten
• 1  pint part-skim ricotta cheese
• 1⁄2 cup  grated parmesan cheese
• 2  tablespoons dried parsley
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 1  lb mozzarella cheese, shredded
• 2  tablespoons  grated parmesan cheese

Directions

1. In a skillet, brown ground beef, onions and garlic; drain fat.
2. Stir in basil, oregano, brown sugar, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, diced tomatoes and tomatoes paste. Simmer for 30-40 minutes.
3. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Bring large pot of salted water to a boil. Add lasagna noodles and cook for 5-8 minutes, or until al dente; drain.
4. In a medium bowl, mix together eggs, ricotta, Parmesan cheese, parsley, and 1 teaspoon salt.
5. Layer 1/3 of noodles (3-4) in the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish. Cover noodles with 1/2 of ricotta mixture, 1/2 of mozzarella and 1/3 of sauce. Repeat. Top with remaining noodles and sauce. Sprinkle with 2 tablespoons Parmesan.
6. Bake for 30 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.