Name: Lasagna
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 12 lasagna sheets; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 cup red pepper (finely diced); 1 cup yellow onion (finely diced); 1 tablespoon minced garlic; 1 ounce taco seasoning (or homemade—see note 1); 1 teaspoon beef bouillon powder (see note 2); 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 1 pound lean ground beef (93/7); to taste Salt and pepper; 14 ounces crushed tomatoes (or petite-diced tomatoes); 10 ounces mild red enchilada sauce; 2 cups freshly shredded sharp Cheddar cheese (pack to measure); 2 cups freshly shredded Monterey Jack cheese (pack to measure); Cooking spray; as desired Toppings (see note 3)

Description

A delicious and cheesy lasagna packed with flavor!

Ingredients

Scale

12 lasagna sheets
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup red pepper (finely diced)
1 cup yellow onion (finely diced)
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 ounce taco seasoning (or homemade—see note 1)
1 teaspoon beef bouillon powder (see note 2)
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 pound lean ground beef (93/7)
to taste Salt and pepper
14 ounces crushed tomatoes (or petite-diced tomatoes)
10 ounces mild red enchilada sauce
2 cups freshly shredded sharp Cheddar cheese (pack to measure)
2 cups freshly shredded Monterey Jack cheese (pack to measure)
Cooking spray
as desired Toppings (see note 3)

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Instructions

Bring 12 cups water to a boil. Add 1 tablespoon salt. Add lasagna pieces (plus a few extra for backup). Cook to al dente per package instructions. Drain; transfer pasta with tongs to a lightly sprayed sheet pan. Lay flat to prevent sticking and set aside.
In a pan over medium-high, heat oil. Add pepper and onion; sauté until onion is translucent. Mix in garlic, taco seasoning, beef bouillon, and tomato paste; cook for 30 seconds.
Move veggies aside, increase heat to high. Add beef, adjust seasoning.
Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish. Spread a thin sauce layer (about 1/2 cup) on the bottom, then layer 3 pieces of lasagna, 1/4 of the sauce, and 1/2 cup of each cheese. Repeat for 4 total layers, finishing with sauce and cheese on top.
Cover with foil sprayed with cooking spray, then bake for 40 minutes. Uncover and bake another 8–10 minutes until cheese melts. Let stand for 5–10 minutes before serving.
Garnish with your favorite toppings (these seal the deal!) and enjoy!

Notes

Note 1: Homemade taco seasoning can be made with common spices.
Note 2: Beef bouillon powder enhances the flavor.
Note 3: Toppings can include sour cream, cilantro, or additional cheese.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 50 minutes
Category: Dinner
Method: Baking
Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 piece
Calories: 500
Sugar: 5g
Sodium: 800mg
Fat: 30g
Saturated Fat: 15g
Unsaturated Fat: 10g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 40g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 25g
Cholesterol: 80mg