Mexican Lasagna with Noodles

Lasagna noodles are baked with an earthy blend of beef, refried beans, oregano, cumin and garlic, with salsa spooned over. Topped with sour cream, green onions, olives and Pepper Jack cheese, the casserole gets one more brief baking to melt the cheese.

• Preparation Time: 30 mins
• Cooking Time: 1 hr 30 mins
• Total Time: 2 hr
• Calories: 559 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 cups sour cream
• 2 ½ cups water
• ¾ teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 (16 ounce) can refried beans
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 2 teaspoons dried oregano
• 12 dry lasagna noodles
• 1 pound extra-lean ground beef
• 2 ½ cups salsa
• ¾ cup chopped green onions
• 1 (2 ounce) can sliced black olives
• 1 cup shredded Pepper Jack cheese

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

In a large skillet, cook the ground beef over medium-high heat until evenly brown. Drain off excess fat. In a large bowl, combine the cooked beef, refried beans, oregano, cumin and garlic powder.

Step 2

Place four of the uncooked lasagna noodles in the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish. Spread half of the beef mixture over the noodles. Top with 4 more uncooked noodles and the remaining half of the beef mixture. Cover with remaining noodles. Combine the water and the salsa in a medium bowl, and pour over all.

Step 3

Cover tightly with foil. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 1 1/2 hours, or until noodles are tender.

Step 4

In a medium bowl, combine the sour cream, green onions and olives. Spoon over casserole, and top with shredded cheese. Return to the oven, and bake for an additional 5 to 10 minutes, or until cheese is melted.