Mexican Poblano Spinach And Black Bean Lasagne With Goat Cheese Recipes

Steps:

• Cook noodles according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet over medium heat, cook onion in oil until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Add the beans, tomatoes, tomato paste, water, cilantro and pepper flakes. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 15 minutes or until slightly thickened., In a small bowl, combine the egg whites, ricotta cheese, Parmesan cheese and parsley., Drain noodles. Spread 1/2 cup bean mixture into a 13x9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Layer with three noodles, a third of the ricotta mixture, a third of the remaining bean mixture and 2/3 cup cheese blend. Repeat layers twice., Cover and bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes. Uncover; bake 10-15 minutes longer or until bubbly. Let stand for 10 minutes before cutting.

Steps:

• Add the beans to a mixing bowl; mash with a potato masher until fairly smooth.
• Add in the pasta sauce, cumin; stir to combine.
• In another mixing bowl, add the ricotta, spinach, eggs, and cilantro; sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste; stir until just combined; Spread 1/3 of the bean mixture over the bottom of a 13x9 inch casserole dish (glass or ceramic).
• Lay 3 (or more if desired) of the lasagna noodles side by side over the bean mixture.
• Spread half of the spinach mixture over the noodles.
• Sprinkle 1 cup cheese over the spinach.
• Lay 3 (or more if desired) lasagna noodles over the cheese.
• Spread half of the remaining bean mixture over the noodles.
• Spread remaining spinach mixture over bean mixture.
• Lay the last 3 (or more if desired) lasagna noodles over the spinach mixture.
• Spread the remaining bean mixture over the noodles.
• Cover the dish with foil and bake in a 375° oven for 40-45 minutes or until bubbling.
• Take dish from oven and remove foil.
• Sprinkle remaining cheese over the top, replace foil cover and let set for 10 minutes.
• Serve.