Beef Taco Lasagna

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This recipe makes two big pans.  Freeze one or both to enjoy later.

              Stacey Compton                                                                               Toledo, Ohio

Beef Taco Lasagna Recipe

Beef Taco Lasagna

24 lasagna noodles

2 lb. ground beef

2 envelopes taco seasoning

4 egg whites

2 cartons (15 oz. each) ricotta cheese

8 cups (2 lb.) shredded cheddar cheese

2 jars (24 oz. each) chunky salsa

 

Preheat oven to 350 F.  Cook noodles according to package directions.  Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain.  Stir in taco seasoning.  In a small bowl, combine egg whites and ricotta cheese.  Drain noodles.

In each of two 13 x 9 inch baking dishes, layer four noodles, ¾ cup ricotta mixture, half of the beef mixture and 1 1/3 cups cheddar cheese.  Top each with four noodles, ¾ cup mixture, 1 ½ cups salsa and 1 1/3 cups cheese.  Repeat.

Bake, uncovered, 35-40 minutes or until heated through.  Let stand for 10 minutes before cutting.

2 casseroles (8 serving each)

 

(Recipe for Beef Taco Lasagna was on www.tasteofhome.com, 2014)