AMERICAN LASAGNA RECIPES

Steps:

• In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook ground beef along with the chopped onion and green pepper until no pink is left on the meat
• Add water and taco seasoning. Simmer for a couple of minutes
• Next, mix in the drained black beans and the undrained Mexican tomatoes. Simmer for 10 minutes
• Preheat the oven to 350F. Grease a 9 x 13-inch baking dish and place two tortillas at the bottom.
• Spread half of the refried beans on top of the tortillas
• Spoon half of the meat mixture on top
• Sprinkle 1 cup of cheese on top of the meat mixture
• Repeat layers and finish with a layer of tortillas and the last cup of cheese. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly. Top with your favorite toppings and serve.

Steps:

• In a large skillet over medium heat, cook and crumble beef and sausage until no longer pink; drain. Add next 7 ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 1 hour, stirring occasionally. Adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper, if desired., Meanwhile, in a large bowl, lightly beat eggs. Add parsley; stir in cottage cheese, ricotta and Parmesan cheese. , Preheat oven to 375°. Spread 1 cup meat sauce in an ungreased 13x9-in. baking dish. Layer with 3 noodles, provolone cheese, 2 cups cottage cheese mixture, 1 cup mozzarella, 3 noodles, 2 cups meat sauce, remaining cottage cheese mixture and 1 cup mozzarella. Top with remaining noodles, meat sauce and mozzarella (dish will be full)., Cover; bake 50 minutes. Uncover; bake until heated through, about 20 minutes. Let stand 15 minutes before cutting.