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Taco Lasagna

Taco Lasagna is a traditional lasagna casserole with lasagna noodles but adds Mexican taco seasoning, enchilada sauce, and Mexican and Cheddar cheese that is sure to be a family favorite.

Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 8
Calories: 496 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 3/4 pound Italian sausage
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 3 Tablespoons homemade taco seasoning (or 1 Package Store Bought Taco Seasoning)
  • 2 ounce cans Red Enchilada Sauce
  • 1 ounce can tomato sauce
  • 1 .5 ounce can diced tomatoes and chilies
  • 1 package lasagna noodles
  • 1 ounce package ricotta cheese
  • 1 egg
  • 2-1/2 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  2. In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the sausage and ground beef.
  3. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic and cook with the beef mixture.
  4. Add the taco seasoning and salt and pepper and stir.
  5. After the beef and sausage is browned, add the enchilada sauce, tomato sauce and diced tomatoes and chilies.
  6. Let the meat sauce simmer on low.
  7. In a separate pan over high heat bring water to a boil. Add lasagna noodles and cook per package instructions. Drain and set aside.
  8. In another bowl, stir together the ricotta cheese and egg. Stir in 1 cup of shredded cheese.
  9. To assemble the lasagna, spoon 1/2 cup meat sauce on the bottom of a lasagna pan.
  10. Layer 3 - 4 lasagna noodles over the meat sauce.
  11. Spread 1/2 of the ricotta cheese mixture over the lasagna noodles.
  12. Sprinkle 1/2 cup shredded Mexican Blend cheese.
  13. Spoon half of the meat sauce over the top. Spread evenly.
  14. Repeat layers.
  15. Top with meat sauce and shredded Mexican cheese.
  16. Bake in a preheated oven for 20 - 30 minutes until the lasagna is heated through and the cheese is melted.
  17. Remove from oven and let sit for about 10 minutes before serving.
  18. Enjoy!

Notes

  • You can use a Homemade Taco Seasoning Recipe or use a store bought package of taco seasoning 

Nutrition Information

Calories 496kcal (25%) Carbohydrates 44g (15%) Protein 29g (58%) Fat 23g (35%) Saturated Fat 9g (45%) Cholesterol 98mg (33%) Sodium 472mg (20%) Potassium 451mg (13%) Vitamin A 110IU (2%) Vitamin C 2.1mg (2%) Calcium 205mg (21%) Iron 3.9mg (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 496

% Daily Value*

Calories 496kcal 25%
Carbohydrates 44g 15%
Protein 29g 58%
Fat 23g 35%
Saturated Fat 9g 45%
Cholesterol 98mg 33%
Sodium 472mg 20%
Potassium 451mg 10%
Vitamin A 110IU 2%
Vitamin C 2.1mg 2%
Calcium 205mg 21%
Iron 3.9mg 22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.