Mexican Lasagna Recipe

Name: Mexican Lasagna
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground beef; 1 minced garlic clove; 1 (1 1/4 ounce) package taco seasoning mix; 1 tablespoon sugar; 1 (12 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chilies; 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste; ¼ cup water; 1 egg, beaten; 1 ½ cups low fat cottage cheese; ¼ cup parmesan cheese; 1 teaspoon dry oregano; 3 soft taco-size flour tortillas; nonstick cooking spray; 1 ¼ cups pre-shredded mozzarella cheese

Servings: persons

1 lb lean ground beef
1 minced garlic clove
1 (1 1/4 ounce) package taco seasoning mix
1 tablespoon sugar
1 (12 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chilies
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
¼ cup water
1 egg, beaten
1 ½ cups low fat cottage cheese
¼ cup parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon dry oregano
3 soft taco-size flour tortillas
nonstick cooking spray
1 ¼ cups pre-shredded mozzarella cheese

1
Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
2
Brown and drain ground beef in nonstick skillet.
3
Return to pan, stir in garlic, taco seasoning, sugar, tomatoes, tomato paste, water, and add salt and pepper to taste.
4
Bring to a boil stirring occasionally.
5
Reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 15 minutes.
6
In a separate bowl combine the egg, cottage and parmesan cheeses, and oregano.
7
Spray a round casserole dish (taco size) with non-stick cooking spray.
8
Place one taco in the bottom of the pan.
9
Top with 1/2 of the cheese mixture 1/2 of the meat mixture and 1/3 of the mozzarella.
10
Repeat with the second tortilla, layering on the rest of the cheese mixture, and 1/2 of the remaining meat and mozzarella cheese.
11
Top with the last tortilla, meat sauce, and mozzarella cheese.
12
Bake uncovered until hot and bubbly, about 30 minutes.
13
Let stand 15 minutes before serving.

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb lean ground beef, 1 minced garlic clove, 1 (1 1/4 ounce) package taco seasoning mix, 1 tablespoon sugar, and more.

Yes, Mexican 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.

Mexican Lasagna

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