Hearty American Lasagna

Recipe Collection: Dinner

Hearty American Lasagna offers comforting layers of rich meat sauce, creamy ricotta, and melty mozzarella cheese. This non-vegetarian classic is perfect for family gatherings or cozy dinners, but be mindful of dairy, eggs, and gluten allergies. With its robust flavor profile, this lasagna is versatile enough to be served as a main course or paired with a fresh salad. Easily accessible through EasyChef Pro, you can add this recipe to your digital cookbook and utilize the shopping list feature for the best cost per serving. Get ready to elevate your meal prep with Hearty American Lasagna today!

Overview

American Lasagna is a classic comfort dish that combines layers of rich meat sauce, creamy ricotta, and gooey mozzarella cheese. Preparing it a day ahead enhances the flavors, making it a perfect meal for gatherings or family dinners.

Diet Type

Non-Vegetarian

Allergies

Dairy, Eggs, Gluten

Cuisine

American

Serving Size: 8

Cooking Time: 100 minutes

Ingredients

• 1.5 Pounds (lb) lean ground beef
• 1 Medium onion, minced
• 2 Whole garlic cloves, minced
• 29 Ounces (oz) diced tomatoes, canned
• 12 Ounces (oz) tomato paste, canned
• 2 Tablespoons (tbsp) brown sugar
• 1 Tablespoon (tbsp) fresh basil, minced
• 2.5 Teaspoons (tsp) salt, divided
• 1 Teaspoon (tsp) dried oregano
• 12 Whole dry lasagna noodles
• 1 Pint (pt) part-skim ricotta cheese
• 0.5 Cups grated Parmesan cheese, grated
• 2 Large eggs, whisked
• 2 Tablespoons (tbsp) dried parsley
• 1 Pound (lb) mozzarella cheese, shredded
• 2 Tablespoons (tbsp) grated Parmesan cheese, grated

Steps

1. Gather all ingredients.
2. In a large skillet, cook and stir ground beef, onion, and garlic over medium heat for 5 minutes; drain fat.
3. Mix in diced tomatoes, tomato paste, brown sugar, basil, 1.5 teaspoons salt, and oregano. Simmer the meat sauce, stirring occasionally, for 30 to 45 minutes.
4. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
5. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook lasagna noodles in boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes; drain. Lay noodles flat on towels; blot dry.
6. In a medium bowl, mix together ricotta, 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese, eggs, parsley, and remaining 1 teaspoon salt.
7. Layer 1/3 of the noodles in the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish. Cover with 1/2 of the ricotta mixture.
8. Cover the ricotta mixture with 1/2 of the mozzarella cheese and 1/3 of the meat sauce.
9. Repeat the layers. Top with remaining noodles and meat sauce. Sprinkle 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese over the top.
10. Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.
11. Enjoy!

Enjoy your homemade Hearty American Lasagna!