Unleash the Ultimate American Lasagna Recipe: Mouthwatering Perfection

1. Gather all ingredients.

   

2. Cook and stir ground beef, onion, and garlic in a large skillet over medium heat for 5 minutes; drain fat.

   

3. Mix in diced tomatoes, tomato paste, brown sugar, basil, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, and oregano. Simmer meat sauce, stirring occasionally, for 30 to 45 minutes.

   

4. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

5. Meanwhile, 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. Mix together ricotta, 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, eggs, parsley, and remaining 1 teaspoon salt in a medium bowl.

   

7. Layer 1/3 of the noodles in the bottom of a 9×13-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. 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!

    

Editor’s Note:

The Video Team found that baking the lasagna covered with aluminum foil for 1 hour, then uncovering and baking for 20 more minutes, produced the best result.