Best 7 Valeries Mexican Lasagna Recipes

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Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with a culinary journey to the heart of Mexican cuisine. In this article, we'll embark on a quest to uncover the secrets behind the most delectable recipe for Valerie's Mexican lasagna, a dish that seamlessly blends the vibrant flavors of Mexico with the comforting richness of classic lasagna. We'll guide you through the essential ingredients, providing tips and tricks to ensure your lasagna is bursting with authentic Mexican flavors, textures, and aromas.

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MY MOM'S LASAGNA



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Provided by Valerie Bertinelli

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h45m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 pound lean ground beef
1/2 pound hot Italian sausage
1 small yellow onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon dried oregano
2 tablespoons tomato paste
One 26.42-ounce container strained tomatoes, such as Pomi
2 large eggs
30 ounces part-skim ricotta
One 16-ounce bag shredded mozzarella
1/3 cup plus 1/4 cup grated Parmesan
1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
One 1-pound box no-boil lasagna noodles

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Place a large saute pan over medium-high heat and add the beef and sausage. Cook, stirring occasionally, until it begins to brown, about 2 minutes. Add the onions, garlic and dried oregano and cook until they are softened and the meat is cooked through, 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in the tomato paste and toast for 30 seconds, then add the tomatoes and cook until the sauce has thickened slightly, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and set aside.
  • Beat the eggs in a large bowl. Add the ricotta, 1 cup mozzarella, 1/3 cup Parmesan, fresh basil and oregano, salt and pepper and stir to combine.
  • Spread a thin layer of sauce on the bottom of a 9-by-13-inch baking dish. Arrange a layer of noodles over the sauce and top with a third of the ricotta filling. Spoon over a layer of sauce and top with another layer of noodles. Continue with 2 more layers of ricotta, sauce and noodles, ending with a top layer of noodles. Spoon a thin layer of the remaining sauce over the top, sprinkle the remaining mozzarella and Parmesan over the noodles and cover with aluminum foil.
  • Bake for 45 minutes, then uncover and cook until the cheese is golden and the lasagna is bubbling, another 15 to 20 minutes. Let stand for 10 to 15 minutes before serving.

LAZY NO-BAKE LASAGNA



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Provided by Valerie Bertinelli

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pound mild Italian sausage, casings removed
2 cups Classic Marinara Sauce, recipe follows
12 ounces mafaldine corte or farfalle pasta
8 ounces mini mozzarella balls
3/4 cup ricotta
1/4 cup grated Parmesan
Torn basil leaves, for topping
1/3 cup olive oil
6 cloves garlic, minced
Three 26-ounce cartons chopped tomatoes
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 large basil sprig
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
3 tablespoons unsalted butter

Steps:

  • Heat the olive oil in a Dutch oven or large, wide pot over medium-high heat. Add the sausage and cook, breaking up clumps with a wooden spoon, until brown, about 6 minutes. Add the Marinara and 3 1/2 cups water and bring to a boil. Add the pasta, then partially cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is al dente and the sauce is coating it nicely, about 16 minutes. Stir in the mozzarella and ricotta, then sprinkle with the Parmesan and basil, and serve.
  • Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook, stirring frequently, until it just turns golden, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the tomatoes, Italian seasoning, basil, 1 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of fresh pepper. Bring to a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, for 7 minutes. Take off the heat and stir in the butter until melted. Add salt and pepper to taste.

MEXICAN LASAGNA LITE



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This is a lower-fat version of a popular Tex-Mex style casserole. You can increase or decrease the number of tortillas used in order to fit your tray. I'm obviously using low- and no-fat ingredients which can be substituted successfully with full fat versions with great results. If needed, this can all be prepared ahead of time and refrigerated to store. Hope you enjoy!

Provided by Katherine Howley

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 1h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound 99%-lean ground turkey
1 envelope taco seasoning mix
¾ cup water
12 corn tortillas
1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chiles, drained
2 (10 ounce) cans enchilada sauce, divided
1 (8 ounce) carton nonfat sour cream, divided
1 (16 ounce) can nonfat spicy refried beans, divided
1 (8 ounce) package shredded low-fat Mexican cheese blend, divided

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Brown ground turkey in a skillet over medium heat, breaking it up into crumbles as it cooks, about 10 minutes. Stir in taco seasoning mix and water, bring the mixture to a boil, and reduce heat to low. Simmer turkey mixture until thickened, about 5 minutes. Stir in chopped green chilies and remove from heat.
  • Spread a scant 2/3 cup enchilada sauce evenly over the bottom of an 8x10-inch baking dish; top sauce with 4 tortillas, overlapping if necessary. Spread tortillas with half the sour cream, half the refried beans, half the turkey mixture, and 1/3 the cheese blend. Top with another 2/3 cup enchilada sauce and 4 more tortillas. Firmly press down on tortillas to compact the layers beneath.
  • Repeat layers, spreading remaining sour cream, refried beans, turkey mixture, 1/3 the cheese blend and 2/3 cup enchilada sauce onto tortillas. Top with remaining 4 tortillas; press down as before. Finish layering casserole with remaining 2/3 cup enchilada sauce and remaining 1/3 the cheese blend.
  • Bake casserole uncovered in the preheated oven until the cheese topping is melted and bubbling and casserole is hot, about 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 467.9 calories, Carbohydrate 50.4 g, Cholesterol 79.8 mg, Fat 11.9 g, Fiber 8.2 g, Protein 40 g, SaturatedFat 4.7 g, Sodium 1751.1 mg, Sugar 6.7 g

VALERIE'S MEXICAN LASAGNA



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I came up with this recipe one night when I wanted to serve tacos and just wasn't in the mood for all the components and their individual bowls or dishes that have to be placed on the table or the island.......nor was I in the mood to clean up all those dishes. So I decided to just put taco ingredients into a casserole and serve it that way. The results were surprising. My family loved the casserole and now they want it served weekly. You can make a few of these ahead and freeze them. If you don't have the freezer space, a big time saver is to purchase ground beef on sale, in bulk and cook & season it all at once. Divide and freeze in 1 pound containers. Makes assembly day a breeze. Just microwave 1 pound of the cooked & seasoned beef for about 1 minute to loosen it up. Then proceed with assembly of the casserole and bake.

Provided by Vals Home

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 55m

Yield 1 casserole, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 lb ground beef, browned and crumbled
1 taco seasoning, packet
12 corn tortillas, uncooked
1 (15 ounce) can refried beans or 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 (8 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
1 (8 ounce) jar taco sauce
3 cups sharp cheddar cheese or 3 cups Mexican blend cheese, shredded
picante sauce
sour cream
diced tomato
lettuce
tortilla chips

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350.
  • Season ground beef according to directions on taco seasoning packet. Set aside prepared beef for layering.
  • Spray 9 X 12-inch baking dish with cooking spray. Layer ingredients in the following order:.
  • 4 Corn tortillas.
  • Spread 1/2 can of beans over tortillas.
  • Sprinkle 1/3 of beef over the beans.
  • Spread about 1/4 cup of taco sauce over beef.
  • 1/2 can of corn over sauce.
  • 1 Cup of shredded cheese.
  • Another layer of corn tortillas.
  • Repeat above layers ending with a layer of beef.
  • Bake, covered 30 minutes.
  • Uncover and sprinkle with 1 Cup of shredded cheese. Return to oven until cheese is fully melted.
  • NOTE: if using refried beans, it's a good idea to thin the beans with 3-4 tablespoons of the taco sauce.
  • Serve casserole hot with chopped lettuce, diced tomato, sour cream, chips and salsa.

MEXICAN LASAGNA



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My whole family loves this beefy lasagna flavored with taco seasoning. Even my picky five-year-old will eat it. Serve with shredded lettuce, fresh sliced tomatoes, olives and sour cream.

Provided by Alyce Voorhees

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 45m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 pound lean ground beef
1 (1 ounce) package taco seasoning mix
1 (14 ounce) can peeled and diced tomatoes with juice
10 (6 inch) corn tortillas
1 cup prepared salsa
½ cup shredded Colby cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef, and stir in the taco seasoning and tomatoes. Line a 9x13-inch baking dish with half the tortillas. Spoon the beef mixture into the dish, then top with the remaining tortillas. Spread salsa over the tortillas and sprinkle with the cheese.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 20 to 30 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 447.3 calories, Carbohydrate 33.2 g, Cholesterol 78.8 mg, Fat 24 g, Fiber 4.8 g, Protein 23.2 g, SaturatedFat 10.1 g, Sodium 898.8 mg, Sugar 5 g

MEXICAN LASAGNA



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I collect cookbooks and recipes (this one is from my son's mother-in-law). My husband teases me that I won't live long enough to try half of the recipes in my files! He loves this easy Mexican lasagna. -Rose Ann Buhle, Minooka, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h25m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 pounds ground beef
1 can (16 ounces) refried beans
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies
1 envelope taco seasoning
2 tablespoons hot salsa
12 ounces uncooked lasagna noodles
4 cups shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese, divided
1 jar (16 ounces) mild salsa
2 cups water
2 cups sour cream
1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained
3 green onions, chopped
1 medium tomato, chopped, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Stir in beans, chilies, taco seasoning and hot salsa., In a greased 13x9-in. baking dish, layer a third of the noodles and meat mixture. Sprinkle with 1 cup of cheese. Repeat layers twice. , Combine mild salsa and water; pour over top. Cover and bake 1 hour or until heated through. , Top with sour cream, olives, onions, tomatoes if desired and remaining cheese. Bake, uncovered, 5 minutes. Let stand 10-15 minutes before cutting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 521 calories, Fat 28g fat (16g saturated fat), Cholesterol 110mg cholesterol, Sodium 909mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 29g protein.

MEATLESS MEXICAN LASAGNA



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I wanted to create a meatless Mexican dish and try to hide some veggies in it and this lasagna worked! My picky husband didn't know until I told him. Serve with sour cream.

Provided by carpenters710

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pasta     Lasagna Recipes     Vegetarian Lasagna Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

cooking spray
1 medium yellow squash, grated
¼ cup finely chopped onion
1 (16 ounce) can vegetarian refried beans
4 (10 inch) whole wheat tortillas
1 (15.5 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup cottage cheese
½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
½ cup shredded Cheddar cheese
1 (16 ounce) jar salsa

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Spray a 9-inch square baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Spray a skillet with cooking spray. Add squash and onion and cook over medium heat until softened, 3 to 5 minutes. Add refried beans and cook until heated through, about 3 minutes. Remove from the heat.
  • Using 1/4 of the ingredients at a time, make 4 layers in the prepared baking dish as follows: tortilla, refried bean mixture, black beans, cottage cheese, mozzarella cheese, Cheddar cheese, and salsa. Repeat layers 3 more times.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until bubbly and heated through, 20 to 25 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 359.4 calories, Carbohydrate 57.6 g, Cholesterol 21 mg, Fat 8.1 g, Fiber 13 g, Protein 23.3 g, SaturatedFat 4.2 g, Sodium 1595.7 mg, Sugar 4.7 g

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients for the best flavor. Fresh, ripe tomatoes, flavorful ground beef, and gooey cheese will make a big difference.
  • Don't overcook the lasagna. The noodles should be al dente and the cheese should be melted and bubbly, but not browned.
  • Let the lasagna rest for at least 15 minutes before slicing and serving. This will help the flavors to meld and the lasagna to set.
  • Serve the lasagna with a side of sour cream, guacamole, and salsa for a complete meal.

Conclusion:

Mexican lasagna is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. With its layers of flavorful ingredients, it is sure to be a hit with everyone at the table. Whether you are serving it for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion, Mexican lasagna is a dish that is sure to please.

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