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American Beauty Lasagna Recipe

American Beauty Lasagna Recipe

Lasagna is a warm and tasty dish loved by many people. The American Beauty Lasagna Recipe is full of flavor and easy to make.
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Course Main Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 8
Calories 450 kcal

Equipment

  • Baking dish (9x13 inch)
  • Large pan
  • Mixing bowl
  • Spoon for stirring
  • Knife and cutting board
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Foil
  • Big pot to boil pasta
  • Strainer

Ingredients
  

  • 1 box American Beauty Lasagna noodles
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1/2 pound Italian sausage
  • 1 small onion chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 24 oz marinara sauce
  • 15 oz ricotta cheese
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tsp dried basil
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • Salt and pepper as needed
  • A little olive oil

Instructions
 

  • Turn oven on to 375°F.
  • Boil noodles until almost soft. Drain them.
  • In a pan, cook onion in olive oil.
  • Add garlic, beef, and sausage. Cook until brown.
  • Add sauce, basil, and oregano. Cook for 10 minutes.
  • In a bowl, mix ricotta, egg, Parmesan, salt, and pepper.
  • Put a layer of sauce in the baking dish.
  • Add a layer of noodles, then ricotta mix, then mozzarella.
  • Keep layering until dish is full.
  • Top with more sauce and mozzarella cheese.
  • Cover dish with foil. Bake for 25 minutes.
  • Remove foil. Bake 15 more minutes until top is golden.
  • Let it rest 10 minutes before cutting. Enjoy!

Notes

  1. Don’t cook noodles too long—they cook more in the oven.
  2. Use soft mozzarella for better taste.
  3. Let it cool before cutting—it stays in nice layers.
  4. You can make it a day before.
  5. Freeze extra lasagna for another day.
Keyword American Beauty Lasagna Recipe