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TACO LASAGNA



Taco Lasagna image

If you like foods with southwestern flair, this just might become a new favorite. Loaded with cheese, meat and beans, the layered casserole comes together in a snap. There are never any leftovers when I take this dish to potlucks. -Terri Keena, Tuscaloosa, Alabama

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 9 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound ground beef
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
1/2 cup chopped onion
2/3 cup water
1 envelope taco seasoning
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) Mexican diced tomatoes, undrained
6 flour tortillas (8 inches)
1 can (16 ounces) refried beans
3 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook the beef, green pepper and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Add water and taco seasoning; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 2 minutes. Stir in black beans and tomatoes. Simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes., Place 2 tortillas in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Spread with half of the refried beans and half of the beef mixture; sprinkle with 1 cup cheese. Repeat layers. Top with remaining tortillas and cheese. , Cover and bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until heated through and cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 448 calories, Fat 21g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 69mg cholesterol, Sodium 1152mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 25g protein.

NACHO LASAGNA RECIPE BY TASTY



Nacho Lasagna Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: nonstick cooking spray, olive oil, lean ground beef, taco seasoning, Pace® Picante Sauce, ricotta cheese, shredded mexican cheese blend, mexican crema, refried beans, tortilla chips, Pace® Chunky Salsa, jalapeño, fresh cilantro

Provided by Campbell's

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

nonstick cooking spray, for greasing
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 lb lean ground beef
3 tablespoons taco seasoning
1 jar Pace® Picante Sauce, divided
1 ricotta cheese
4 cups shredded mexican cheese blend, divided
¼ cup mexican crema, plus 2 tablespoons, divided (option to use sour cream)
¹¹⁄₂ cup refried beans
12 oz tortilla chips
½ cup Pace® Chunky Salsa
1 jalapeño, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Grease a 9x13-inch (22 x 33 cm) baking dish with nonstick spray.
  • Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, about 5 minutes. Drain any excess fat.
  • Stir in the taco seasoning and ½ cup ( Pace® Picante Sauce until well combined, then bring to a simmer over medium heat. Remove the pan from the heat.)
  • In a medium bowl, stir together the ricotta, ½ cup (55 G) shredded Mexican cheese, and ¼ cup crema.
  • To assemble the lasagna, spread 1½ cups (225 G) of the seasoned beef in the baking dish, then dollop ¾ cup (180 G) of the ricotta mixture and ½ cup (120 G) of the refried beans on top. Cover with a third of the tortilla chips, pressing down gently to nestle the chips into the filling. Drizzle the chips with ½ cup (168 g) Pace® Picante Sauce, and 1 cup (100 G) Mexican cheese. Repeat to make 2 more layers, using 1 cup (336 G) Pace® Picante Sauce and 1½ cups (150 G) Mexican cheese for the final layer of each.
  • Bake for 20-24 minutes, or until the layers have melted together and the cheese on top is browned.
  • Drizzle the lasagna with the Pace® Chunky Salsa, remaining 2 tablespoons crema, the jalapeño slices, and chopped cilantro.
  • Serve immediately.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 900 calories, Carbohydrate 39 grams, Fat 57 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 54 grams, Sugar 3 grams

TACO LASAGNA RECIPE BY TASTY



Taco Lasagna Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: olive oil, small green bell pepper, small yellow onion, ground turkey, water, McCormick® Original Taco Seasoning, black beans, frozen corn kernels, fire roasted diced tomatoes, flour tortillas, refried beans, mexican cheese blend

Provided by Jordan Kenna

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h10m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 small green bell pepper, diced
1 small yellow onion, diced
1 lb ground turkey
⅔ cup water
1 package McCormick® Original Taco Seasoning
1 can black beans, drained, and rinsed
1 cup frozen corn kernels, thawed
1 can fire roasted diced tomatoes, undrained
6 flour tortillas, 8 in (20 cm)
1 can refried beans
3 cups mexican cheese blend, shredded

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C) and grease a 9 x 13-inch (22x33 cm) baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Heat the olive oil in a medium pan over medium-high heat. Add the green pepper and onion and sauté until soft and the onion is translucent, about 6 minutes.
  • Add the ground turkey and break up with a wooden spoon. Cook for another 4 minutes, or until it is no longer pink. Add the water and taco seasoning and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for 2 minutes.
  • Stir in the black beans, corn and fire-roasted tomatoes. Continue to simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes, until thickened, then remove the pan from the heat.
  • Place 2 tortillas in the prepared baking dish. Spread half of the refried beans and half of the turkey mixture over the tortillas and sprinkle with 1 cup cheese. Repeat to make another layer, then top with remaining 2 tortillas and 1 cup cheese.
  • Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the lasagna is warmed through and the cheese is melted and bubbling. Broil on high for 2-3 minutes, until dark golden brown and bubbling.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 535 calories, Carbohydrate 47 grams, Fat 25 grams, Fiber 8 grams, Protein 30 grams, Sugar 5 grams

BEEF TACO LASAGNA



Beef Taco Lasagna image

This recipe makes two big pans. Freeze one or both to enjoy later. -Stacey Compton, Toledo, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h

Yield 2 casseroles (8 servings each).

Number Of Ingredients 7

24 lasagna noodles
2 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean)
2 envelopes taco seasoning
4 large egg whites
2 cartons (15 ounces each) ricotta cheese
8 cups shredded cheddar cheese
2 jars (24 ounces each) chunky salsa

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Cook noodles according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Stir in taco seasoning. In a small bowl, combine egg whites and ricotta cheese. Drain noodles., In each of two 13x9-in. baking dishes, layer 4 noodles, 2/3 cup ricotta mixture, half the beef mixture and 1-1/3 cups cheddar cheese. Top each with 4 noodles, 2/3 cup ricotta mixture, 1-1/3 cups salsa and 1-1/3 cups cheese. For final layer, top each with 4 noodles, 2/3 cup ricotta mixture, 1-1/3 cups salsa and 1-1/3 cups cheese., Bake, uncovered, 35-40 minutes or until heated through. Let stand for 10 minutes before cutting. Freeze option: Cover and freeze unbaked lasagna. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Bake lasagna as directed, increasing time as necessary to heat through and for a thermometer to read 165°.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 545 calories, Fat 26g fat (17g saturated fat), Cholesterol 109mg cholesterol, Sodium 1198mg sodium, Carbohydrate 42g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 35g protein.

CLASSIC LASAGNA RECIPE BY TASTY



Classic Lasagna Recipe by Tasty image

When layers of cheesy lasagna come together flawlessly, that's amore! Pile on beefy marinara sauce, delicious noodles, and a blend of cheeses, then kick back and let this lasagna do the bakin'. This classic Italian dinner is easy to whip up and even easier to call your go-to comfort food.

Provided by Betsy Carter

Categories     Dinner

Time 50m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

nonstick cooking spray, for greasing
1 lb ground beef, cooked and drained of fat
4 cups marinara sauce
4 cups whole milk ricotta cheese
2 cups grated parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
1 teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
15 lasagna noodles, cooked according to package instrucions
3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350ºF (180ºC). Grease a 9 x 13-inch (22 x 33 cm) baking dish lightly with nonstick spray.
  • In a large bowl, mix together the ground beef and marinara sauce.
  • In a separate large bowl, combine the ricotta, Parmesan, parsley, basil, salt, pepper, and olive oil.
  • Spread 1 cup of the meat sauce over the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Top with 5 cooked lasagna noodles, overlapping as needed to completely cover the sauce. Spread 2 cups of the ricotta mixture over the noodles. Top with 1 cup of mozzarella cheese. Repeat with the remaining meat sauce, noodles, ricotta, and mozzarella to make 2 more layers.
  • Bake the lasagna for 25-30 minutes, until the cheese is melted and the sauce is bubbling up through the layers. Turn the broiler to high and broil for 1-2 minutes, until the top layer of cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
  • Let the lasagna cool for 30-45 minutes, then serve.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 946 calories, Carbohydrate 28 grams, Fat 58 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 68 grams, Sugar 7 grams

DEEP FRIED LASAGNA RECIPE BY TASTY



Deep Fried Lasagna Recipe by Tasty image

As if you needed another reason to love lasagna! For an indulgent twist on this Italian comfort food, slice, freeze, batter and fry it until golden brown. Serve immediately with marinara dipping sauce for a crowd-pleasing appetizer.

Provided by Betsy Carter

Categories     Appetizers

Time 4h22m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 classic lasagna, chilled overnight
6 cups vegetable oil, for frying
2 cups all-purpose flour
4 large eggs, beaten
2 cups italian breadcrumbs
1 cup marinara sauce, warmed, for sering

Steps:

  • Set a wire rack inside a baking sheet.
  • Cut the chilled lasagna into 12 equal pieces, then cut the pieces into 4 triangles, for a total of 48 pieces. Set the triangles on the wire rack and cover with plastic wrap. Freeze for at least 4 hours, until solid.
  • Heat the vegetable oil in a large heavy-bottomed pot fitted with a deep fry thermometer over medium heat until it reaches 350°F (180°C).
  • Add the flour, eggs, and bread crumbs to 3 separate shallow bowls.
  • Remove the lasagna triangles from the freezer and dredge in the flour, then the eggs, then the bread crumbs.
  • Working in batches, fry the lasagna triangles in the hot oil for approximately 1 minute, until golden brown. Transfer to a paper towel-lined baking sheet to drain and let cool for about 10 minutes.
  • Serve the lasagna bites warm with marinara sauce alongside.
  • Enjoy!

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