Mexican-Style Lasagna

(139)
Prep Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 20 mins
Servings:
4

This Mexican casserole layered with tortillas has the heft of Italian lasagna and is just as tasty.

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees. In a food processor, combine cilantro, scallions, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper with as much spinach as will fit; pulse, adding remaining spinach in batches, until coarsely chopped.

  2. Coat an 8-inch square baking dish with cooking spray. Lay 4 tortillas in bottom of dish (they will overlap slightly). Layer with half of beans, salsa, spinach mixture, and cheese; repeat with remaining ingredients, ending with cheese and pressing in gently.

  3. Cover dish with foil; place on a rimmed baking sheet. Bake until bubbling, 25 to 30 minutes; remove foil, and continue baking until golden, 15 to 20 minutes more. Cool 5 to 10 minutes before serving.

    Mexican lasagna
    Credit: Christina Holmes

Cook's Notes

The lasagna can be assembled up to 1 day in advance. Cover with foil and refrigerate. With dish still covered, increase initial baking time by 5 to 10 minutes.

Variations

To make this recipe as Sarah does in her video, decrease the oven temperature to 375 and bake for 35 to 40 minutes.

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