Recipe: Tex-Mex Lasagna (using ground turkey and cottage cheese)

TEX-MEX LASAGNA

1/2 tsp olive oil
1 lb ground turkey breast
1/2 cup chopped onions
1/2 cup chopped bell peppers
1 (14 1/2 oz) crushed tomatoes
1 pkg taco seasoning mix
1 cup fat-free cottage cheese
1 1/2 cups grated fat-free cheddar cheese
2 egg whites, beaten
12 corn tortillas

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Prepare a 8x12-inch pan with cooking spray; set aside.

In a skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add turkey, onions, and bell peppers. Cook until turkey is no longer pink and vegetables are tender.

Stir in crushed tomatoes and taco seasoning mix. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.

In a mixing bowl, combine cottage cheese, 1 cup cheddar cheese, and egg whites; set aside.

Overlap 3 tortillas in bottom of prepared pan. Overlap 6 tortillas around sides of prepared pan. Spoon turkey mixture evenly over tortillas. Top with remaining 3 tortillas. Spoon cheese mixture over turkey and tortillas.

Bake, covered, for 45 minutes or until cheese mixture is set.

Top with remaining 1/2 cup cheddar cheese.

Bake, uncovered, 5 minutes more.

Servings: 6
Source: Quick & Easy Casseroles