Vanessa Williams Lasagna Recipe
This Vanessa Williams Lasagna Recipe is a quick and customizable comfort food that uses tortillas instead of pasta sheets, perfect for busy weeknights.
Equipment
- Medium-sized baking dish
- Large Skillet
- Medium Bowl
Ingredients
- 6 large whole wheat tortillas or gluten-free tortillas
- 0.5 lb ground turkey or a plant-based meat alternative
- 0.5 lb ground beef or ground chicken
- 2 cups homemade marinara sauce or your favorite store-bought sauce with added fresh herbs
- 1.5 cups shredded smoked mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup ricotta cheese or cottage cheese
- 0.5 cup fresh goat cheese
- 0.25 cup freshly grated Parmesan Reggiano cheese
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 0.5 tsp red pepper flakes optional
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 0.25 cup fresh basil chopped
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Brown the ground turkey and beef (or chicken), breaking it up into small crumbles. Drain the excess fat. Add marinara sauce, smoked paprika, oregano, red pepper flakes (if using), salt, and pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes.
- In a medium bowl, combine ricotta cheese, goat cheese, half of the shredded mozzarella, and half of the Parmesan. Add fresh basil, salt, and pepper, stirring until fully incorporated.
- In a prepared baking dish, spread a thin layer of the meat sauce. Place a tortilla on top, then add a layer of cheese mixture. Continue layering: sauce, tortilla, cheese, until all ingredients are used, finishing with a layer of sauce.
- Top the final layer with the remaining mozzarella, Parmesan, and fresh basil leaves.
- Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes until cheese is golden brown and bubbly.
- Let the lasagna rest for few minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
This lasagna recipe is a lifesaver for busy people. It's quick, customizable, and doesn't require a lot of time in the kitchen. You can easily adapt the recipe for gluten-free, vegetarian, or dairy-free diets.
Disclaimer: Nutritional information is an estimate only and can vary significantly depending on the specific ingredients used. For accurate values, use a nutrition calculator with your specific ingredients.
