American Lasagna
This comforting American-style lasagna features layers of rich, seasoned beef sauce, a creamy three-cheese filling, and tender noodles. It's a crowd-pleasing classic that can be conveniently prepared ahead of time. Chef's tips: (1) Rinsing cooked noodles in cold water is a crucial step to keep them from sticking together while you prepare the other components. (2) Greasing the aluminum foil with cooking spray prevents the melted cheese topping from sticking to the foil and peeling off when uncovered. (3) Letting the lasagna rest for 10-15 minutes after baking allows the layers to set, making it much easier to cut neat, clean slices. (4) This recipe can be assembled up to two days in advance, kept covered in the refrigerator, and baked fresh when ready.
- Time: 60 min
- Servings: 8
Source: ChefChef
Ingredients
- large onion
- garlic
- fresh basil
- lbs lean ground beef
- dried oregano
- brown sugar
- + 1 tsp salt
- cans tomato paste
- can diced tomatoes
- lasagna noodles
- eggs
- pint part-skim ricotta cheese
- + 2 tbsp grated parmesan cheese
- dried parsley
- shredded mozzarella cheese
- as needed non-stick vegetable oil spray