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Beef Taco Lasagna

 Beef Taco Lasagna
"This recipe makes two big pans," writes Stacey Compton of Toledo, Ohio. "Freeze one or both to enjoy later."
16 ServingsPrep: 30 min. Bake: 35 min. + standing

Ingredients

  • 24 lasagna noodles
  • 2 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean)
  • 2 envelopes taco seasoning
  • 4 egg whites
  • 2 cartons (15 ounces each) ricotta cheese
  • 8 cups (2 pounds) shredded cheddar cheese
  • 2 jars (24 ounces each) chunky salsa

Directions

  • 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-in. x 9-in. baking dishes, layer four noodles, 3/4
  • cup ricotta mixture, half of the beef mixture and 1-1/3 cups cheddar
  • cheese. Top each with four noodles, 3/4 cup ricotta mixture, 1-1/2
  • cups salsa and 1-1/3 cups cheese. Repeat.
  • Cover and freeze one casserole for up to 3 months. Bake the second
  • casserole, uncovered, at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until heated
  • through. Let stand for 10 minutes before cutting.
  • To use frozen casserole: Thaw in the refrigerator for 8 hours. Bake
  • as directed. Yield: 2 casseroles (8 servings each).

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Beef Taco Lasagna (continued)

To use frozen casserole: Thaw in the refrigerator for 8 hours. Bake as directed.
Wine: Medium-Bodied Red Wine: Enjoy this recipe with a medium-bodied red wine such as Chianti, Sangiovese, Malbec or Zinfandel.