HEALTHIER MEXICAN-STYLE LASAGNA

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My daughter has been trying to lose a few pounds but loves fattening food, lol, poor girl, so I told her I would help by making tweaks in her favorite recipes & this is 1 she loves.

Provided by sherry monfils

Categories     Casseroles

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 lb ground turkey-at least 93% fat free
1 c water
1 pkg small packet, taco seasoning mix
1 small ( or 1/2 can of 16 oz can,) refried beans
1 16 oz jar, mild salsa
10 lasagna noodles
1 14 oz jar light alfredo sauce
2 c reduced fat mexican style shredded cheese
1 small can, sliced black olives, drained
1/4 c sliced green onions
1/3 c favorite taco sauce
1/2 c light or fat free sour cream

Steps:

  • 1. Spray a large skillet w/ cooking spray & set the skillet over med-high heat. Add ground turkey. Brown a little & break up as you cook. Add water taco seasoning mix and stir.
  • 2. Stir in 1/2 the refried beans, stir. Turn off heat. Spread 1/2 cup salsa into bottom of a 9" x 13" casserole pan. Place a layer of noodles over salsa. Spread 1/2 of the ground turkey mix over noodles. Spread w/ 1/2 the Alfredo sauce.
  • 3. Place `1/2 cup salsa on top. Sprinkle w/ 1/2 cup shredded cheese. Repeat layering. Cover w/ foil, ( spray foil w/ a little cooking spray to prevent foil from sticking to casserole top,) Bake 35-40 minutes or until bubbly. Serve with bowls of sliced black olives, green onions, taco sauce and sour cream.

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