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Layered Tex-Mex Lasagna Noodle Bake

Dinner 🍽️Lunch 🥪 Tex-Mex 🇺🇸🇲🇽

Layered Tex-Mex Lasagna Noodle Bake blends tender pasta with seasoned beef and refried beans, all brightened by a tangy salsa kick. Cool sour cream, briny olives, green onions, and melty Pepper Jack create creamy, spicy contrast in every bite. Serve it for casual dinners, potlucks, or game nights when you want a hearty, crowd-pleasing casserole.

  • Prep30 mins
  • Cook1 hr 30 mins
  • Serves12
  • DifficultyMedium
Layered Tex-Mex Lasagna Noodle Bake

easyChef Pro health score

Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Layered Tex-Mex Lasagna Noodle Bake, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.

41 Health Score
Glycemic ImpactFair
52 / 100
Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
Nutritional DensityPoor
0 / 100
Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
Energy DensityGood
81 / 100
Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
2 / 4
Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.

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17
Heart Health
47
Metabolic
33
Digestive
27
Inflammatory
39
Performance
40
General Wellness
  1. 1

    In a large skillet, cook the ground beef over medium-high heat until evenly browned.

  2. 2

    Drain off the excess fat.

  3. 3

    In a large bowl, mix the cooked beef with the refried beans, oregano, cumin, and garlic powder.

  4. 4

    Place four uncooked lasagna noodles in the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish.

  5. 5

    Spread half of the beef mixture over the noodles.

  6. 6

    Top with 4 more uncooked noodles and the remaining beef mixture.

  7. 7

    Cover with the remaining noodles.

  8. 8

    In a medium bowl, combine the water and the salsa, then pour it over everything.

  9. 9

    Cover tightly with foil.

  10. 10

    Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 1 1/2 hours, or until the noodles are tender.

  11. 11

    In a medium bowl, mix the sour cream, green onions, and olives.

  12. 12

    Spoon the mixture over the casserole and top with shredded cheese.

  13. 13

    Return to the oven and bake for an additional 5 to 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted.

About This Recipe

Layered Tex Mex Lasagna Noodle Bake is a Tex Mex dinner recipe made with 12 ingredients. It takes about 2 hrs, serves 12, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Dried Oregano, Garlic Powder, Green Onion, and Ground Beef. Each serving provides about 421.96 kcal, and is a good source of protein.

Recipe Questions

What is Layered Tex-Mex Lasagna Noodle Bake?
It is a Tex-Mex recipe made with 12 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
What is Layered Tex-Mex Lasagna Noodle Bake made of?
The main ingredients are Dried Oregano, Garlic Powder, Green Onion, Ground Beef, Ground Cumin. The full list of 12 is above.
What goes well with Layered Tex-Mex Lasagna Noodle Bake?
Explore these Tex-Mex side-dish recipes.
How long does it take to make Layered Tex-Mex Lasagna Noodle Bake?
About 2 hrs in total: 30 mins to prepare and 1 hr 30 mins to cook.
How many calories are in one serving?
One serving provides about 421.96 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
Is Layered Tex-Mex Lasagna Noodle Bake easy to make?
This recipe is rated medium, with 12 ingredients and 13 steps.
Is Layered Tex-Mex Lasagna Noodle Bake healthy?
Layered Tex-Mex Lasagna Noodle Bake has an easyChef Pro health score of 41/100. Per serving, it provides 421.96 calories and 18.65 g of protein, or 37% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 694.68 mg (30% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 11.3 g (57% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 3.23 g (6% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Tomatoes, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.

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