Name: Lori's Spicy Chipotle Lasagna
Prep time: 35 min
Cook time: 85 min
Total time: 120 min
Ingredients: 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; 0.5 cup chopped fresh basil; 0.25 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

Lori's Spicy Chipotle Lasagna

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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!

Recipe by Lori

Published on April 2, 2019

Prep Time:

35 mins

Cook Time:

1 hrs 25 mins

Total Time:

2 hrs

Servings:

Yield:

1 9x13 inch pan

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Ingredients

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
½ cup chopped fresh basil
¼ 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

Directions

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.
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.
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
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.
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.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

581	Calories
39g	Fat
28g	Carbs
33g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 581
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 39g	49%
Saturated Fat 21g	105%
Cholesterol 128mg	43%
Sodium 969mg	42%
Total Carbohydrate 28g	10%
Dietary Fiber 4g	14%
Total Sugars 7g
Protein 33g
Vitamin C 19mg	97%
Calcium 492mg	38%
Iron 5mg	28%
Potassium 858mg	18%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.