American Lasagna - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1-1/2 lb. lean ground beef
1 onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 Tbsp. chopped fresh basil
1 tsp. dried oregano
2 Tbsp. brown sugar
1-1/2 tsp. salt
1 can (29-oz) diced tomatoes
2 can (6-oz) tomato paste
12 dry lasagna noodles
2 eggs, beaten
1 pt. part skim ricotta cheese
1/2 c. grated Parmesan cheese
2 Tbsp. dried parsley
1 tsp. salt
1 lb. mozzarella cheese, shredded
2 Tbsp. grated Parmesan cheese

Preparation

In a skillet over medium heat, brown ground beef, onion and garlic; drain fat.
Mix in basil, oregano, brown sugar, 1-1/2 tsp. salt, diced tomatoes and tomato paste.
Simmer for 30 to 45 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Preheat oven to 375\u00b0.
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.
In a medium bowl, mix together eggs, ricotta, Parmesan cheese, parsley and 1 teaspoon salt.
Layer 1/3 of the lasagna noodles in the bottom of a 9 x 13 inch baking dish. Cover noodles with 1/2 ricotta mixture, 1/2 of the mozzarella cheese and 1/3 of the sauce.
Repeat.
Top with remaining noodles and sauce.
Sprinkle additional Parmesan cheese over the top.
Bake in the preheated oven 30 minutes.
Let stand 10 minutes before serving.