Chili Lasagna

No, this isn't a mistake. We really do add a layer of chili to our Chili Lasagna to give it a slightly spicy kick. Trust us, the chili makes this meat lasagna really stand out from the rest.

Serves: 6

Cooking Time: 35 min

Ingredients

• 9 lasagna noodles
• 1 (15-ounce) container ricotta cheese
• 3 cups (12 ounces) shredded Cheddar cheese, divided
• 3 scallions (green onions), thinly sliced, divided
• 1 (8-1/2-ounce) can whole-kernel corn, drained
• 1 egg
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 (15-ounce) cans no-bean chili

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Coat a 9- x 13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
    
2. Cook lasagna noodles according to package directions; drain.
    
3. Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, combine ricotta cheese, 2 cups Cheddar cheese, 2 sliced scallions, the corn, egg, salt, and pepper; mix well.
    
4. Spread 3/4 cup chili over bottom of baking dish. Place 3 lasagna noodles over chili. Place half of ricotta mixture evenly over noodles then top with half of remaining chili. Place 3 noodles over chili then top with remaining cheese mixture. Place remaining noodles over cheese mixture then top with remaining chili. Sprinkle remaining 1 cup Cheddar cheese over top. Cover tightly with aluminum foil.
    
5. Bake 30 to 35 minutes, or until heated through and bubbly. Remove foil and bake 5 more minutes. Remove from oven and sprinkle with remaining sliced scallion. Let sit 5 minutes before serving.

Option

• For a spicier dish, add some hot pepper sauce and/or chili powder to the canned chili before assembling the lasagna.
   
• If you liked this recipe, be sure to check out our collection of 19 Easy Lasagna Recipes.