american-lasagna.json

{
    "directions": [
        "In a skillet over medium heat, brown ground beef, onion and garlic; 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.",
        "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.",
        "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 9x13 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."
    ],
    "ingredients": [
        "1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef",
        "1 onion, chopped",
        "2 cloves garlic, minced",
        "1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil",
        "1 teaspoon dried oregano",
        "2 tablespoons brown sugar",
        "1 1/2 teaspoons salt",
        "1 (29 ounce) can diced tomatoes",
        "2 (6 ounce) cans tomato paste",
        "12 dry lasagna noodles",
        "2 eggs, beaten",
        "1 pint part-skim ricotta cheese",
        "1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese",
        "2 tablespoons dried parsley",
        "1 teaspoon salt",
        "1 pound mozzarella cheese, shredded",
        "2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese"
    ],
    "language": "en-US",
    "source": "allrecipes.com",
    "tags": [],
    "title": "American Lasagna",
    "url": "http://allrecipes.com/recipe/11729/american-lasagna/"
}