Mexican LasagnaA South-of-the-Border Treat. Recipe

Name: Mexican LasagnaA South-of-the-Border Treat.
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound ground pork; 1 small yellow onion, chopped; 1 large garlic clove, chopped; One 10-ounce can ROTEL diced tomatoes with chilies, drained; 1/2 tablespoon chili powder; 1 cup part-skim milk ricotta cheese; 1 large egg, beaten; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro; Three 9-inch whole-wheat tortillas; 3/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Servings: persons

1
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
2
Preheat a large nonstick skillet over high heat.
3
Add the pork, onion, and garlic.
4
Stirring and breaking up the meat with a fork, cook until the pork is crumbly and no longer pink, 2 to 3 minutes.
5
Reduce the heat to medium.
6
Add the tomatoes and chili powder and cook until thickened, about 2 minutes.
7
Meanwhile, mix together the ricotta cheese, egg, and cilantro in a bowl.
8
Place a tortilla in the bottom of a 9-inch round cake pan.
9
Spread the meat mixture over the tortilla.
10
Add a second tortilla and spread the ricotta mixture on top.
11
Add the third tortilla, cover with aluminum foil, and bake for 15 minutes.
12
Remove the foil, scatter with the mozzarella cheese, and bake until the cheese has melted and the tortilla is lightly browned, about 5 minutes.

460

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound ground pork, 1 small yellow onion, chopped, 1 large garlic clove, chopped, One 10-ounce can ROTEL diced tomatoes with chilies, drained, and more.

Yes, Mexican LasagnaA South-of-the-Border Treat. 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Mexican LasagnaA South-of-the-Border Treat.

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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