Mediterranean Fajita Lasagna with Mushrooms
Savor the bold flavors of the Mediterranean in this innovative dish, where tender beef fajitas, earthy button mushrooms, and lasagna noodles come together in a rich, herby tomato sauce, finished with a tangy feta cheese topping. This creative twist on traditional lasagna is sure to delight your taste buds. With its harmonious blend of textures and flavors, it's perfect for a special occasion or a cozy night in.
- Prep
- 15 min
- Cook
- 30 min
- Total Time
- 45 min
- Servings
- 4
- Difficulty
- medium
- Cuisine
- Mediterranean
- mediterranean
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- beef for fajitas
- button mushrooms
- lasagna noodles
Ingredients
- 1lbbeef for fajitas, sliced into thin strips
- 2cupsbutton mushrooms, sliced
- 8sheetslasagna noodles, cooked al dente
- 1/4cupolive oil, none
- 1mediumonion, chopped
- 3clovesgarlic, minced
- 1tsporegano, dried
- 2cupstomato sauce, homemade or store-bought
- 1cupfeta cheese, crumbled
- 1/2cupkalamata olives, pitted
- 1cupartichoke hearts, canned, drained, and chopped
- 1/2cupsun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 1/4cupfresh parsley, chopped
- to tastenonesalt, none
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Nutrition
420
105 per serving
32g
64% DV
20g
29% DV
30g
10% DV
Macronutrient Breakdown
- Fiber
- 6g
% Daily Values based on a 2000 calorie diet
Step-by-Step
- 1
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Cook the lasagna noodles according to package instructions until al dente, then set aside.
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In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the sliced onion and cook until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
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Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute, stirring constantly to prevent burning.
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Add the sliced beef to the skillet, cooking until browned, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
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In the same skillet, add the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil, then add the sliced mushrooms. Cook until they release their moisture and start to brown, about 5 minutes.
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Stir in the dried oregano, salt, and pepper. Add the tomato sauce, artichoke hearts, and sun-dried tomatoes to the skillet. Bring the sauce to a simmer and let cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
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In a large bowl, combine the cooked lasagna noodles, beef and mushroom mixture, and chopped parsley.
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To assemble the lasagna, spread a layer of the tomato sauce in the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish. Arrange 4 lasagna noodles on top, followed by a layer of the beef and mushroom mixture, and a sprinkle of feta cheese. Repeat this process two more times, finishing with a layer of feta cheese on top.
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