Recipes Main Dishes Pasta Lasagna Recipes American Lasagna 4.7 (2,733) 1,929 Reviews 232 Photos Making this lasagna recipe a day ahead and refrigerating overnight allows the spices to meld and gives it exceptional flavor. Submitted by ETHELMERTZ Updated on June 27, 2023 Tested by Allrecipes Test Kitchen Tested by Allrecipes Test Kitchen The Allrecipes Test Kitchen staff are a team of culinary pros who make and vet recipes using only equipment you'd find in a home kitchen. Staff credentials vary but include training at the Culinary Institute of America; kitchen stints in fine dining restaurants; and countless hours in the test kitchen itself. Meet the Allrecipes Test Kitchen Save Rate Print Share Add Photo 232 232 232 232 Prep Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 1 hr Additional Time: 10 mins Total Time: 1 hr 40 mins Servings: 8 Yield: 1 9x13-inch dish Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 1x 2x 4x Oops! Something went wrong. Our team is working on it. Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings 1 ½ pounds lean ground beef 1 onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 (29 ounce) can diced tomatoes 2 (6 ounce) cans tomato paste 2 tablespoons brown sugar 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil 2 ½ teaspoons salt, divided 1 teaspoon dried oregano 12 dry lasagna noodles 1 pint part-skim ricotta cheese ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese 2 large eggs, beaten 2 tablespoons dried parsley 1 pound mozzarella cheese, shredded 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese Directions Gather all ingredients. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Cook and stir ground beef, onion, and garlic in a large skillet over medium heat for 5 minutes; drain fat. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Mix in diced tomatoes, tomato paste, brown sugar, basil, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, and oregano. Simmer meat sauce, stirring occasionally, for 30 to 45 minutes. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Meanwhile, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook lasagna noodles in boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes; drain. Lay noodles flat on towels; blot dry. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Mix together ricotta, 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, eggs, parsley, and remaining 1 teaspoon salt in a medium bowl. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Layer 1/3 of the noodles in the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish. Cover with 1/2 of the ricotta mixture. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Cover the ricotta mixture with 1/2 of the mozzarella cheese, and 1/3 of the meat sauce. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Repeat. Top with remaining noodles and meat sauce. Sprinkle 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese over the top. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Enjoy! Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Recipe Tip If lasagna has been refrigerated, bake it in the preheated oven for 45 minutes. Editor's Note: The Video Team found that baking the lasagna covered with aluminum foil for 1 hour, then uncovering and baking for 20 more minutes, produced the best result. I Made It Print 3,181 home cooks made it! Nutrition Facts (per serving) 664 Calories 30g Fat 48g Carbs 51g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 8 Calories 664 % Daily Value * Total Fat 30g 38% Saturated Fat 15g 76% Cholesterol 168mg 56% Sodium 1900mg 83% Total Carbohydrate 48g 18% Dietary Fiber 4g 15% Total Sugars 14g Protein 51g 102% Vitamin C 23mg 26% Calcium 759mg 58% Iron 6mg 32% Potassium 872mg 19% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.