Servings
Font
Back
0 from 24 votes

Spicy Chorizo Mexican Lasagna

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!

Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
55 mins
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 736 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican

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

Instructions

    Cup of Yum
  1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
  2. Add the onion, garlic and chorizo to a large skillet over medium heat.
  3. Cook for 8-10 minutes, then add the roasted garlic marinara sauce.
  4. Add 1 tsp chili powder, 1 tsp cumin and red pepper flakes to the sauce.
  5. Stir to combine, cover and simmer over low heat for 15 minutes.
  6. In the mean time, boil the lasagna noodles for 8 minutes.
  7. Drain and set to the side after boiling.
  8. In a small bowl combine the ricotta cheese, 1 tsp chili powder, 1 tsp cumin and cilantro.
  9. Mix well then set to the side.
  10. Once the chorizo sauce is ready, make a “preparation station”.
  11. Pour half of the sauce into the bottom of a 9" x 13" baking dish.
  12. Layer three lasagna noodles on top.
  13. Spread half of the ricotta herb mixture on the noodles.
  14. Cover with the remaining sauce, then three lasagna noodles, then the remaining ricotta herb mixture.
  15. Top with the pepper jack and cotija cheeses.
  16. Place in the oven for 25-30 minutes of until the edges begin to brown.

Nutrition Information

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

% 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.