American Lasagna

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Serves 12-15

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 lbs Italian Sausage
  • 1 onion (or 2 TBL Dried)
  • 2-4 cloves garlic, mined
  • 1 1/2 TBL chopped fresh basil
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 2 TBL brown sugar
  • 1 1/2 tsp salt
  • 42 (approx) ounces fire roasted tomatoes
  • 12 oz tomato paste
  • 12 dry lasagna noodles
  • 2 eggs beaten
  • 32 ounces ricotta cheese
  • 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2-3 TBL dried parsley
  • 1 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 pound mozzarella cheese, shredded

Preparation

Step 1

1. In a skillet over medium heat, brown sausage, 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.

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.

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

4. Layer 1/3 of the lasagna noodles in the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish. Cover noodles with 1/3 ricotta mixture, 1/3 of the mozzarella cheese and 1/3 of the sauce. Repeat two more times then top with remaining parmesan cheese.

Bake in the preheated oven 45 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.