Southwestern lasagna
(from Mainergirl’s recipe box)
Prep time: 25 minutes
Cook time: 60 minutes
Serves 8 people
Ingredients
- 8-10 uncooked rice lasagna noodles
- 1lb ground chicken
- 1 egg
- 2 cups ricotta
- 1 cup grated cheddar or Monterey jack
- 2 cups cooked pinto beans
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 cup salsa divided in 2
- 1 small can chopped chiles
- 2 cups crushed stewed tomatoes
Directions
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Mix egg and both cheeses. Sauté chicken in skillet until cooked. Add coarse sly mashed beans, water, cumin, garlic powder, 1/2 cup picante and chiles. In separate bowl mix tomatoes and remaining salsa. In 9×13″ pan, layer as follows: tomato sauce, noodles, chicken bean mixture, cheese mixture, then repeat. Make sure all noodles are covered with sauce. Cover and bake at 350F for 1 hour or until done.