Spicy Chorizo Mexican Lasagna
This recipe for Spicy Chorizo Mexican Lasagna gives a unique spin to the classic Italian dish that is full of flavor and easy to make in under an hour!
Ingredients
- 1 cup red onion, finely diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 20 oz soy chorizo, or pork chorizo
- 24 oz roasted garlic marinara sauce
- 2 tsp chili powder, divided
- 2 tsp ground cumin, divided
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes
- 6 lasagna noodles
- 2 cups ricotta cheese
- 2 tbsp cilantro, chopped
- 2 cups pepper jack cheese, shredded
- ¼ cup cotija cheese, crumbled
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Add the onion, garlic and chorizo to a large skillet over medium heat.
- Cook for 8-10 minutes, then add the roasted garlic marinara sauce.
- Add 1 tsp chili powder, 1 tsp cumin and red pepper flakes to the sauce.
- Stir to combine, cover and simmer over low heat for 15 minutes.
- In the mean time, boil the lasagna noodles for 8 minutes.
- Drain and set to the side after boiling.
- In a small bowl combine the ricotta cheese, 1 tsp chili powder, 1 tsp cumin and cilantro.
- Mix well then set to the side.
- Once the chorizo sauce is ready, make a “preparation station”.
- Pour half of the sauce into the bottom of a 9" x 13" baking dish.
- Layer three lasagna noodles on top.
- Spread half of the ricotta herb mixture on the noodles.
- Cover with the remaining sauce, then three lasagna noodles, then the remaining ricotta herb mixture.
- Top with the pepper jack and cotija cheeses.
- Place in the oven for 25-30 minutes of until the edges begin to brown.
Nutrition Facts
Serving 6servingCalories 736kcal (37%)Carbohydrates 37g (12%)Protein 38g (76%)Fat 47g (72%)Saturated Fat 23g (115%)Cholesterol 139mg (46%)Sodium 1631mg (68%)Potassium 630mg (18%)Fiber 3g (12%)Sugar 7g (8%)Vitamin A 2010mg (40%)Vitamin C 10.6mg (13%)Calcium 521mg (52%)Iron 3.4mg (19%)
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