Spicy Chorizo Mexican Lasagna
User Reviews
4.3
24 reviews
Good
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Prep Time
30 mins
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Cook Time
30 mins
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Total Time
55 mins
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Servings
6 people
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Calories
736 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Mexican
Spicy Chorizo Mexican Lasagna
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This recipe for Spicy Chorizo Mexican Lasagna gives a unique spin to the classic Italian dish that is full of flavor and easy to make in under an hour!
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Ingredients
- 1 cup red onion finely diced
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 20 oz soy chorizo or pork chorizo
- 24 oz roasted garlic marinara sauce
- 2 tsp chili powder divided
- 2 tsp ground cumin divided
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes
- 6 lasagna noodles
- 2 cups ricotta cheese
- 2 tbsp cilantro chopped
- 2 cups pepper jack cheese shredded
- ¼ cup cotija cheese crumbled
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Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Add the onion, garlic and chorizo to a large skillet over medium heat.
- Cook for 8-10 minutes, then add the roasted garlic marinara sauce.
- Add 1 tsp chili powder, 1 tsp cumin and red pepper flakes to the sauce.
- Stir to combine, cover and simmer over low heat for 15 minutes.
- In the mean time, boil the lasagna noodles for 8 minutes.
- Drain and set to the side after boiling.
- In a small bowl combine the ricotta cheese, 1 tsp chili powder, 1 tsp cumin and cilantro.
- Mix well then set to the side.
- Once the chorizo sauce is ready, make a “preparation station”.
- Pour half of the sauce into the bottom of a 9" x 13" baking dish.
- Layer three lasagna noodles on top.
- Spread half of the ricotta herb mixture on the noodles.
- Cover with the remaining sauce, then three lasagna noodles, then the remaining ricotta herb mixture.
- Top with the pepper jack and cotija cheeses.
- Place in the oven for 25-30 minutes of until the edges begin to brown.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
6serving
Calories
736kcal
(37%)
Carbohydrates
37g
(12%)
Protein
38g
(76%)
Fat
47g
(72%)
Saturated Fat
23g
(115%)
Cholesterol
139mg
(46%)
Sodium
1631mg
(68%)
Potassium
630mg
(18%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
2010mg
(40%)
Vitamin C
10.6mg
(12%)
Calcium
521mg
(52%)
Iron
3.4mg
(19%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 736 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 6serving | |
| Calories | 736kcal | 37% |
| Carbohydrates | 37g | 12% |
| Protein | 38g | 76% |
| Fat | 47g | 72% |
| Saturated Fat | 23g | 115% |
| Cholesterol | 139mg | 46% |
| Sodium | 1631mg | 68% |
| Potassium | 630mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 2010mg | 40% |
| Vitamin C | 10.6mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 521mg | 52% |
| Iron | 3.4mg | 19% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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4.3
24 reviews
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