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Taco Lasagna
This Taco Lasagna recipe is so easy and is a casserole that freezes well. When Mexican food meets Italian you get layers of pasta, salsa, seasoned taco meat and lots and lots of cheese.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 9 servings
Calories: 400 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 12 oven ready lasagna noodles (see note)
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 (1-oz.) package Old El Paso taco seasoning (or homemade taco seasoning)
- 1 egg
- 1 (15-oz.) carton ricotta cheese
- 4 cups 1 lb. shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 (24-oz.) jar chunky salsa
- Optional toppings: sour cream, green onions, diced tomatoes
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- In a large skillet, brown beef until no longer pink. Drain meat and add the taco seasoning. Stir until combined and set aside.
- In a small bowl, add the egg and ricotta and stir until combined.
- In a 9x13 casserole dish, start by layering 4 lasagna noodles on the bottom of the pan. Next, layer 1/3 of the ricotta, 1/3 of the beef mixture, 1/3 of the salsa, and 1/3 of the cheese. Repeat the layers 2 more times.
- Bake covered with aluminum foil for 30-40 minutes or until the casserole has heated through and is bubbly. Let casserole stand 10 minutes before cutting. Top with your favorite taco toppings: sour cream, sliced green onions, and diced tomatoes if desired. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge.
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Notes
- I use oven ready or no-boil lasagna noodles to save time. You can use regular noodles as well, just boil them before assembling.
- It's important to cover it tightly when baking. This kind of steams the noodles with the salsa.
- Freezing: This freezes great! To use frozen casserole: Thaw in the refrigerator for 8 hours and then bake as directed.
Nutrition Information
Serving
9g
Calories
400kcal
(20%)
Carbohydrates
19g
(6%)
Protein
24g
(48%)
Fat
25g
(38%)
Saturated Fat
13g
(65%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
7g
Trans Fat
0.5g
Cholesterol
95mg
(32%)
Sodium
372mg
(16%)
Potassium
246mg
(7%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
515IU
(10%)
Vitamin C
0.1mg
(0%)
Calcium
363mg
(36%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 9servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 400
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 9g | |
| Calories | 400kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 19g | 6% |
| Protein | 24g | 48% |
| Fat | 25g | 38% |
| Saturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 0.5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 95mg | 32% |
| Sodium | 372mg | 16% |
| Potassium | 246mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 515IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 363mg | 36% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.