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Lori's Spicy Chipotle Lasagna

SUBMITTED BY: Lori 

"Don't sacrifice lasagna just because you don't like lasagna. This version packs lots of flavor from Parmesan and Asiago, and is made with few noodles so you low carb dieters can enjoy it, too!"
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This recipe has been rated 12 times with an average star rating of 5.0
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PREP TIME  35 Min
COOK TIME  1 Hr 25 Min
READY IN  2 Hrs
Original recipe yield 1 9x13 inch pan

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 1 pound bulk hot Italian sausage
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1 pint sliced fresh mushrooms
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 chipotle chile in adobo sauce, chopped
  • 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
  • 2 (15 ounce) cans stewed tomatoes
  • sea salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh oregano
  • 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, at room temperature
  • 1 pound frozen chopped spinach, thawed
  • 9 lasagna noodles
  • 2 (8 ounce) balls of fresh mozzarella, sliced
  • 2 zucchini, thinly sliced lengthwise
  • 1 cup grated Asiago cheese
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese

What to Drink?
Wine Zinfandel

DIRECTIONS

  1. Cook and stir the ground beef and Italian sausage in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat until lightly browned. Drain any excess grease, then stir in the onion, mushrooms, and garlic. Cook and stir until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes more. Stir in the chipotle chile, tomato paste, and stewed tomatoes. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer for 15 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper, then stir in the basil and oregano; simmer 5 minutes more then remove from the heat.
  2. While the sauce is simmering, stir together the cream cheese and chopped spinach until blended. Leave the spinach soggy, the water will help thin out the cream cheese to a sour cream-like consistency.
  3. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  4. Line the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish with a sheet of aluminum foil, and lightly grease. Place 3 lasagna noodles on the bottom of the pan, and spread with 1/3 of the spinach mixture. Spread 1/3 of the chipotle meat sauce over this, then layer with 1/3 of the mozzarella and 1/3 of the zucchini. Sprinkle with 1/3 of the Asiago cheese and 1/3 of the Parmesan cheeses. Repeat layers two more times, ending with cheeses on top.
  5. Cover the dish with aluminum foil, and bake in preheated oven for 40 minutes. Uncover, and continue baking until the top is bubbly and golden brown, 15 to 20 minutes.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 5 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 27, 2008 by Lori 
When they posted the recipe, they changed it to say to use the chipotle peppers in adobo sauce... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 5 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 4, 2009 by Bonprehoda 
My friend and I were making some meals to freeze. We made this recipe and we both couldn't... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 5 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 25, 2008 by Amy K 
This was so yummy. I am not a big Chipotle fan so I omitted this ingredient and it was still... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 24, 2008 by lp 
I like to put just a little bit more spice in it to give it a kick. Try tabasco sauce or green... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 5 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 27, 2009 by lyd 
I am picky about my lasagnas... but this was AWESOME! I was a little skeptical of the cream... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 26, 2009 by Sweet Caroline 
We made this for a dinner party for our friends. Everyone loved it! We followed the directions... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 5 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 15, 2008 by MF 
Super yummy! My husband couldn't get enough of it. I did make a few changes and added about... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 28, 2008 by J9N 
This was very good and spicy! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 10, 2009 by 1kookycook 
This is by far the best lasagna I have ever had. The whole family loved it. I will never use... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 5 star rating.
Reviewed on May 19, 2009 by LilAngelsMommy 
OUTSTANDING!!! The BEST lasagna I ever made--and I've made a ton of it!!! I couldn't find... MORE


 
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Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Boerne, Texas, USA
Living In: Houston, Texas, USA

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Nutritional Information
Lori's Spicy Chipotle Lasagna

Servings Per Recipe: 12

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 588

  • Total Fat: 39g
  • Cholesterol: 129mg
  • Sodium: 1003mg
  • Total Carbs: 27.6g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 3.8g
  • Protein: 33.2g

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