Mex-Italian Lasagna Recipe

Name: Mex-Italian Lasagna
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1.25 pounds ground Italian sausage; 6 sweet Italian sausages; roasted and sliced; 2 large Vidalia onions, chopped; 28 ounces DOP Pomodoros; 18 ounces tomato paste; 16 ounces ricotta; 7 ounces mozzarella; 7 ounces Mexican blend cheese; 3 ounces parmesan shredded; 30 ounces low sodium black beans, drained; fennel seeds; cumin seeds; ground cumin; chili powder; cilantro; 1 pound 24 5-inch low carb tortillas, slices in halfs

Servings: persons

1.25 pounds ground Italian sausage
6 sweet Italian sausages; roasted and sliced
2 large Vidalia onions, chopped
28 ounces DOP Pomodoros
18 ounces tomato paste
16 ounces ricotta
7 ounces mozzarella
7 ounces Mexican blend cheese
3 ounces parmesan shredded
30 ounces low sodium black beans, drained
fennel seeds
cumin seeds
ground cumin
chili powder
cilantro
1 pound 24 5-inch low carb tortillas, slices in halfs

1
caramelize the onion in EVOO at med to med-hi heat and add them to a food processor
2
add the ground pork to the pan and brown it, adding fennel and cumin seeds
3
add the tomatoes, paste, and spices, process to a fine chunk
4
ladle some of the sauce into the pork; mix and continue to heat
5
add the beans to the pork; add more sauce, spices as needed, and continue to heat
6
combine the ricotta with the parmesan and mozzarella
7
assemble: spoon a layer of sauce into the bottom of two 9-inch baking dishes, add a layer of tortillas, the spoon and spread half of the ground pork and bean mixture into each; top with another layer of tortillas, and spread half of the cheese mixture over each; distribute the sausage slices into the cheese layer, cover with a last layer of tortillas. Top with sauce and the Mexican cheese blend. Sprinkle with Cilantro.
8
Cook with a Al foil tent for 30 minutes at 400F, then uncovered for another 10 minutes. Remove and let sit for 5 minutes before slicing.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1.25 pounds ground Italian sausage, 6 sweet Italian sausages; roasted and sliced, 2 large Vidalia onions, chopped, 28 ounces DOP Pomodoros, and more.

Yes, Mex-Italian Lasagna falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Mex-Italian Lasagna

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