How to Make American Lasagna | Allrecipes

Watch how to make a comfort food classic. This American take on traditional lasagna features three kinds of cheese and layers of saucy beef. Let the casserole sit in the refrigerator overnight, and it's even better!

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[nia-enhg]

I'm 14 and I made this by myself. My family loved it! 😁

[llllindsay]

I’m 22 years old I’ve never cooked before but I desiccated to give this recipe of lasagna a try and my family and boyfriend loved it ❤️ Definitely ganna start cooking more often!

[allrecipes]

Great question! The sugar is mainly used to balance the acidity in the tomato sauce. You can certainly leave it out or reduce the amount, if you wish. Enjoy!

[SonicGamerGirl]

Videos like these are very nostalgic to watch. I wish Allrecipes kept making videos like these. They're WAY better than the newer videos that just don't catch my attention the same way these do.

[oneitalia]

the Italians say "you want your pasta water salted to taste like the ocean" you must salt the water quite a bit, if you don't, the pasta will not have flavor. it's like anything else, salt brings out the flavor in EVERYTHING. Don't be afraid to salt your food while cooking. some people wait until the food is on their plate to salt - then it just tastes salty, any chef will tell you that.

[edelizacastro]

I made this lasagna recipe when I was 14 years old for our class christmas party and my classmates loved it! They even asked me if I could cook for them and they will pay for it. Hahaha. Since then I've been making lasagna every family gathering and soecial occassions😊. Thanks AllRecipes!😊

[allrecipes]

Absolutely! Mushrooms, zucchini and bell peppers are great options. Enjoy :)

[ninjasrescuedkittens]

I wish I can download food.. this made me so hungry

[emotopic]

Yall I have been using this recipe for like 10 years. It’s good and a solid recipe!

[kristen]

onions
2 garlic cloves
1 tb basil
1 1/2 pound ground beef (medium heat)
drain
1 tea spoon dried oregano
2 tb brown sugar
1 1/2 tea spoons of salt
2 six ounce tomato paste
29 ounce diced tomatoes
lower heat, stirr occasionally

boil salt water. add 12 lasagna noodles
drain, rinse with cold water

2 beat eggs
1 pint skim ricotta cheese
1/2 cup of grated paramasain cheese
2tb dried parsley
1 tea spoon salt

9 by 13 inch baking dish
375 degrees
5:02

[allrecipes]

Thank you for your question, Maria. There's no need to add extra oil because the beef is likely to have enough fat in it. If you are worried about the beef sticking, you can add a few teaspoons of vegetable oil to the pan first. happy cooking!

[allrecipes]

Thank you for your question, Juliana. Are you asking if you can skip the ricotta filling? The filling gives nice creamy consistency, body and volume to this lasagna. Without it, the lasagna will be pretty flat - more like cheesy noodles :)

[allrecipes]

Thank you for your question, Anish. Tomato puree isn't quite as thick as tomato paste, so the sauce could be a bit runny.  Otherwise, it should work fine as a substitute.  Enjoy!

[pomegranatejuice]

Camera man: how close do you want me to record the food?

Director: yes

[alexisdelarosa]

Been using thus recipe for maybe 4 years and i must say its been the dish i only make in the holidays. My siblings are always excited when the holidays come around lol

[krystalmullen]

I got so excited when I saw people commenting saying "too much cheese". I love cheese so much! Can't wait to try this

[allrecipes]

Hi laura, you definitely could substitute the diced tomatoes in this recipe for a vegetable puree or your favorite diced vegetables with some liquid, such as stock or wine. Perhaps you might like using only half of the diced tomatoes and adding grated onion and zucchini to make up the difference? Hope this helps, enjoy :)

[vecchiogufo]

This is an HONEST dish, an american dish that doesn't pretend to be italian. You have my total respect. Buon Appetito !

[Mesh]

I just made this this week for the first time ever ever making lasagna and everybody loved it I’m very impressed so thank you

[Tim]

I made mine the same way just with store bought sauce and added mushrooms It was awesome!!!!