Taco Lasagna with Noodles

Frilly lasagna noodles are layered with Cheddar cheese and a meaty tomato sauce flavored with taco seasoning. Microwave this tasty casserole, and top with a crunchy layer of tortilla chips.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 20 mins
• Calories: 709 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ cup water
• 1 pound lean ground beef
• ½ cup crushed tortilla chips
• 1 (1 ounce) package taco seasoning mix
• 11 ounces lasagna noodles
• 24 ounces tomato sauce
• 8 cups shredded Cheddar cheese

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.

Step 2

Meanwhile, in a large skillet, brown beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Add tomato sauce, water and taco seasoning. Lower heat and simmer for 5 minutes.

Step 3

In a 9x13 inch glass baking dish, layer noodles then meat mixture and cheese; repeat 2 more times. There will be 3 layers.

Step 4

Cover with plastic wrap and microwave for 10 minutes. Remove from microwave, uncover and let stand for 5 minutes.

Step 5

Sprinkle tortilla chips over the top; serve.