When it comes to pasta dishes…My husband is the king! His family immigrated to the United States from Italy and his mother spoke fluent Italian. She spent a good part of her life teaching all of her children how to cook and I have to admit…when it comes to pasta…my husband reigns supreme!
This Tex-Mex Lasagna recipe is a twist on the classic Italian dish but with Spanish flavor. He got this recipe about 20 years ago from his boss who moved had lived most of his life in Arizona. Over the years, he tweaked the recipe into a delicious creation. Perfect for a family dinner!
Sam’s Tex-Mex Lasagna Recipe
12 pieces Lasagna, uncooked
3 cups seasoned spaghetti sauce
1 cup water
1 15 1/2 ounce can red kidney beans, drained
1 10 ounce package frozen corn, thawed
1 package chili seasoning mix
2 cups ricotta cheese
1 1/2 cups Monterey Jack cheese, grated
Parmesan cheese
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
In a medium bowl, stir together the seasoned spaghetti sauce, water, red kidney beans, thawed corn and chili seasoning mix. Spread 1 cup of the sauce mixture over the bottom of a 9 x 13-inch baking pan. Arrange 4 pieces of lasagna, 3 lengthwise, 1 width-wise over the sauce. Cover with 1 cup of sauce. Spread 1/2 of the ricotta cheese on top. Arrange another 4 pieces of lasagna over the ricotta cheese and top with another cup of the spaghetti sauce. Spread remaining ricotta cheese on top. Arrange final 4 pieces of lasagna on top. Cover with remaining spaghetti sauce. Refrigerate for at least 6 hours.
Cover lasagna with aluminum foil and bake for 45 minutes covered. Uncover lasagna, sprinkle Monterey Jack cheese on top and bake an additional 15 minutes uncovered. Right before serving sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese on top.
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I like this twist on a classic lasagna. It would be a nice change.
I think my family would like this recipe. Always looking for something different to make.
I like how this is a bit different. We all love classic lasagna here, but this would be different enough and be fun to try. I like the idea of the beans and corn in it. I bet it tastes great.
I am bookmarking this recipe. It sounds great!
I love the Tex-Mex spin on the Italian classic lasagna! This would be a wonderful switch for my family! Thanks for sharing!
I like this variation of lasagna. I would use this for one of our meatless meals.
I have been craving lasagna lately. I love how unique this recipe is. Pinned for later!
This looks so good. I can’t wait to try it. Thank you for the recipe.
That’s a great twist on lasagna. I like the flavors in this.