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American Beauty's Lasagna Recipe: Hearty Thanksgiving Delight

Creamy, delicious, and cheesy. That’s American Beauty’s lasagna recipe for you. Layered to perfection, this one’s the ultimate comfort food.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American, Italian
Servings 7 people
Calories 768 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

Base ingredients

  • 8 oz. American Beauty Lasagna ½ box
  • 1 pound Italian sausage sliced
  • 1 medium-sized Onion chopped
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 can Crushed tomatoes 28 oz.
  • 2 cans Tomato paste 6 oz. each
  • 2 cans Tomato sauce 6 ½ oz. each
  • 2 tbsp. Sugar
  • ½ tsp. Salt
  • ½ tsp. Black pepper
  • 4 tbsp. Fresh parsley

The cheese filling

  • 3 cups Ricotta cheese
  • 1 Egg beaten
  • 2 cups Mozzarella cheese shredded
  • 2 cups Parmesan cheese grated

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 375°F degrees and lightly grease a 9x13 baking dish.
  • Combine the ricotta cheese and the egg in a mixing bowl. Mix to combine.
  • Brown the Italian sausage in a large skillet.
  • Add the onion and garlic, and cook until tender.
  • Pour the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, and tomato sauce into the skillet. If the mixture ends up too thick, add a splash of water to dilute it.
  • Add sugar, parsley, salt, and black pepper. Let it simmer for 30 minutes, stirring now and then.
  • Cook the noodles according to the package instructions.
  • Create the first layer by spreading ⅓ of the meat sauce, ⅓ of the noodles, and ⅓ of the ricotta mixture.
  • Repeat until you’re out of ingredients.
  • Top the baking dish with mozzarella cheese and parmesan cheese.
  • Bake, covered, for 25 minutes.
  • Remove the cover and bake again uncovered for another 25 minutes.

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Notes

  • Use herbs — Although American Beauty’s lasagna recipe calls for fresh parsley, that’s not your only option when it comes to herbs. You should consider other herbs like oregano and basil as well. Don’t be afraid to add more according to your taste.
 
  • Pairings — While American Beauty’s lasagna recipe makes a great dish on its own, it is better when paired with other foods such as green salad, beans, and broccoli.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
American Beauty's Lasagna Recipe: Hearty Thanksgiving Delight
Amount per Serving
Calories
768
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
50
g
77
%
Saturated Fat
 
25
g
156
%
Trans Fat
 
0.003
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
4
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
17
g
Cholesterol
 
167
mg
56
%
Sodium
 
2779
mg
121
%
Potassium
 
1646
mg
47
%
Carbohydrates
 
35
g
12
%
Fiber
 
6
g
25
%
Sugar
 
21
g
23
%
Protein
 
46
g
92
%
Vitamin A
 
3347
IU
67
%
Vitamin C
 
43
mg
52
%
Calcium
 
878
mg
88
%
Iron
 
6
mg
33
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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