American Lasagna 
Makes 6-8 servings

1 1/2 pounds hamburger
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 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 (12 ounce) can tomato sauce
12 lasagna noodles
2 eggs, beaten
1 (16 ounce) container ricotta cheese
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons dried parsley
1 teaspoon salt
1 pound mozzarella cheese, grated
grated Parmesan cheese
                   
1. Brown hamburger, onion, and garlic over medium heat.
   Drain fat. Mix in basil, oregano, brown sugar, 1 1/5
   teaspoons salt, diced tomatoes, and tomato paste.
   Simmer for 30 to 45 mins. 
2. Cook noodles according to package directions. Place in a
   colander, and rinse in cold water. Lay out on paper
   towels, and blot dry. 
3. Combine eggs, ricotta, Parmesan cheese, parsley, and 1
   teaspoon salt. 
4. Spread 1 cup sauce in the bottom of a 9 x 13 inch pan.
   Layer with 1/3 noodles, 1/2 ricotta mixture, 1/2
   mozzarella cheese, and 1/3 tomato sauce. Repeat. Top
   with remaining noodles and sauce. Spread additional
   Parmesan cheese over the top. 
5. At this point, the lasagna can be baked at 375 degrees F
   for 30 mins, or it can be covered and refrigerated for up
   to two days. If it has been refrigerated, bake it for 45
   mins. Let stand after baking for 10 mins before serving.