SPICY MEXICAN LASAGNA ROLL UPS

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Spice up your lasagna - literally - with these roll-ups.

Provided by Tieghan Gerard

Categories     Entree

Time 1h5m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 pound ground chorizo
1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon chipotle chili powder
1/2 cup whole milk
pinch of salt + pepper, to taste
1 pound lasagna noodles
6 ounces cream cheese, softened
2 (10 ounce) cans Old El Paso™ red enchilada sauce
6 ounces fontina cheese, shredded
4 ounces sharp white cheddar cheese, shredded
1 bunch fresh oregano
2 tablespoons olive oil

Steps:

  • In a large, high-sided skillet, brown the chorizo all over, breaking up the meat as it cooks. Once the chorizo is browned all over, add the tomatoes, cumin, smoked paprika and chipotle chili powder stirring to combine. Slowly pour in the milk and bring the sauce to a bubble. Reduce the heat and simmer 15-20 minutes or until the sauce has thickened.
  • Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and boil the pasta until al dente. Drain and run under cold water to stop the cooking.
  • Preheat the oven to 375°F.
  • Pour one can of enchilada sauce in the bottom of a lasagna pan or a 9 x 13 inch baking dish.
  • Lay the lasagna sheets flat on a clean surface and spread each with cream cheese. Once the chorizo sauce has thickened, spoon a little sauce onto each lasagna sheet and then roll it up into a cute little pasta roll. Place the pasta in the baking dish with the enchilada sauce and repeat with the remaining lasagna sheets + filling. Spoon any extra filling over the pasta and then pour the remaining can of enchilada sauce over the lasagna rolls. Sprinkle the cheese over the rolls. Cover the dish and place on a large cookie sheet with sides. Bake covered, for 30 minutes. Remove the foil and bake another 15 minutes or until the cheese is golden and browned.
  • Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a skillet, once hot add the oregano leaves and fry the leaves 30 seconds. Drain on paper towels.
  • Garnish the lasagna rolls with the fried oregano. EAT!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1050, Carbohydrate 80 g, Cholesterol 150 mg, Fat 4 1/2, Fiber 6 g, Protein 45 g, SaturatedFat 27 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 2050 mg, Sugar 10 g, TransFat 1 g

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