Mexican Lasagna—A South-of-the-Border Treat.

Name: Mexican Lasagna—A South-of-the-Border Treat.
Yield: serves 4
Ingredients: 1 pound ground pork; 1 small yellow onion, chopped; 1 large garlic clove, chopped; One 10-ounce can RO•TEL diced tomatoes with chilies, drained; 1/2 tablespoon chili powder; 1 cup part-skim milk ricotta cheese; 1 large egg, beaten; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro; Three 9-inch whole-wheat tortillas; 3/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

January 24, 2012

Cooks' Note

There’s no need to bother with cooking lasagna noodles when you make this fast but filling version. Substitute ground beef or a pork and beef mixture for the pork if you like, but make sure to use whole-wheat tortillas rather than high-glycemic corn or flour tortillas.

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