How to Make Smothered Mexican Lasagna - A Step-by-Step Guide

Who doesn't love a delicious, hearty lasagna? This classic Italian dish is a favorite for many, but what if we told you there's a way to give it a spicy, South-of-the-border twist? Enter the Smothered Mexican Lasagna. This mouthwatering dish takes all the flavors of traditional Mexican cuisine and layers them between sheets of pasta for a dish that's sure to become a new family favorite.

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Ingredients

  • 1 ½ pounds ground turkey
  • 1 bunch green onions, chopped
  • 1 (1.25 ounce) package taco seasoning mix
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 (4 ounce) can diced green chile peppers, undrained
  • 1 (15 ounce) container ricotta cheese
  • 2 eggs
  • 8 (10 inch) flour tortillas
  • 1 (8 ounce) container sour cream
  • ¼ cup salsa

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 25 mins
  • Total Time: 45 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Place ground turkey in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Stir in green onions, taco seasoning mix, water, diced tomatoes with juice, and green chiles with juice. Reduce heat to medium.
  • In a medium bowl, mix together ricotta and eggs. Place 2 tortillas in the bottom of a 9x13 inch pan. Spread 1/4 of the ricotta mixture on tortillas. Spoon 1/4 of the meat mixture over the cheese. Repeat layers until all is used up.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until sauce is bubbly. In a small bowl, mix together sour cream and salsa. Serve in a bowl on the side.
  • Nutrition

    716 cal.

    • Total Fat: 32g
    • Saturated Fat: 13g
    • Cholesterol: 190mg
    • Sodium: 1660mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 64g
    • Dietary Fiber: 5g
    • Total Sugars: 7g
    • Protein: 41g
    • Vitamin C: 25mg
    • Calcium: 435mg
    • Iron: 7mg
    • Potassium: 829mg