Tex-mex Pasta Lasagne

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Tex-mex Pasta Lasagne

Description

Globally famous pasta with Lasagne fusion. I have used Fussili Pasta with enchillada Sauce  and mexican cheese blend to make this delicious Lasagne.

Cooking Time

Preparation Time :10 Min

Cook Time : 30 Min

Total Time : 40 Min

Ingredients

Serves : 2
  • 2 cups uncooked pasta( i have used fussili)


  • 2 cups assorted veggies(onions, peppers, sweet corn kernels)


  • 2 nos garlic cloves roughly sliced/ chopped


  • 2 cups enchilada sauce


  • 1 1/2 cups mexican cheese blend


  • 2 tbsp chopped coriander


  • 1 tbsp oil


  • 1 tsp salt and pepper


  • 8-10 nos olives


  • 1/2 kgs for enchilada sauce:tomatoes


  • 1/2 cups water


  • 1/4 cups vegetable oil


  • 1/4 cups wheat flour


  • 1 tsp unsweetened cocoa powder


  • 2 tsp chilli powder


  • 1/2 tsp dried oregano crushed


  • 1 tbsp powdered sugar


  • 2 nos garlic cloves freshly grated


  • 1/2 tsp black pepper


  • 2 tbsp chopped coriander


  • 1/2 cups water or required for blanching


  • 1-2 tsp salt as per taste


  • 2-4 tbsp olives for garnishing

Directions

  • Blanch and puree the tomatoes.
  • Heat oil in a pan, add the flour and cook it for a minute stirring constantly.
  • Slowly add the tomato puree, and avoid lumps, now add the water and spices, sugar, salt and mix well.
  • Cover and let it cook on medium heat for 10 -12 minutes. Stir occasionally.
  • Once thickened to desired consistency, switch off the flame.
  • Lasanga Preparation:Pre heat oven at 400°F. Grease baking pan.
  • Partially boil the pasta. Drain the water, run under cold water to stop further cooking.
  • Drizzle some olive oil and pepper, coat well. Keep asid
  • Heat oil in a pan, add garlic, cook until golden brown, add onions, cook for few seconds, add peppers and cook. Switch off the flame. Add in some salt. Coat well.
  • Add half of the enchilada sauce in pasta.
  • And the cooked veggies along with sweet corn, olives, cooked beans, coriander and half of the cheese and top it with remaining 1/2 cup enchilada sauce.
  • Cover it with foil and bake it on the middle rack for 20 minutes.
  • Sprinkle remaining cheese on the top and bake it uncovered for 10 more minutes or until the cheese has melted.
  • Take it out of the oven, garnish it with some coriander, olives, sweet corn kernels.
  • Serve hot.