How To Make American Lasagna
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Serves:
Ingredients
- 9 lasagna noodles
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 can (6 oz) tomato paste
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Cook the lasagna noodles according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
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In a large skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic, cooking until the onion is translucent.
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Stir in the diced tomatoes, tomato paste, basil, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Simmer for 10 minutes.
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In a 9×13 inch baking dish, spread a thin layer of meat sauce on the bottom. Arrange 3 lasagna noodles over the sauce.
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Spread 1/3 of the remaining meat sauce over the noodles, followed by 1/3 of the mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses.
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Repeat the layering two more times, ending with a layer of cheese on top. Sprinkle the chopped parsley on top.
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Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for 45 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
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Remove from the oven and let it rest for 10 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
- Calories : 641kcal
- Total Fat : 27g
- Saturated Fat : 13g
- Cholesterol : 119mg
- Sodium : 1155mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 54g
- Dietary Fiber : 4g
- Sugar : 9g
- Protein : 45g
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