Deconstructed Lasagna Recipe 45 Recipes

DECONSTRUCTED LASAGNA RECIPE - (4/5)

Steps:

• Boil noodles according to instructions on box Heat pot on medium high heat Add oil When heated add garlic and onion Cook until onion is opaque Add beef and cook until brown (About 10 minutes) Add salsa, tomato paste, fajita seasoning Cook until meat is tender If liquid is drying up, add some vegetable broth Layer noodles in two plates Layer meat over noodles Cover with parmesan cheese

DECONSTRUCTED ZUCCHINI LASAGNA

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a large pot, parboil the rigatoni (about 5 minutes in boiling water), drain and set aside.
• In the same large pot, saute the onion and garlic in the olive oil until the onions are transucent. Add the beef and seasonwith the cumin, chili powder, salt and pepper. When the meat is browned, add the tomatos. Mix in the crushed red pepper and basil. Add the pasta, ricotta, zucchini and all but 1/4 cup of parmesan. Mix well.
• Transfer to a 2 3/4 quart baking dish and evenly distribute the reamaning parmesan on top of the casserole. Bake uncovered for 45 minutes. It is important not to over cook this dish, or the zucchini will become soggy.