There are many versions of Mexican lasagnas, but most of them contain ground beef. I like this version because it contains chicken and uses a green enchilada sauce instead of the basic red one.
This is a recipe passed down from my great-grandmother on my father's side -- he missed these so much when my family came to the United States that he taught himself to cook just to make them again. They are, in many ways, the epitome of Shanghainese cooking: flavorful but not overwhelming, savory-sweet, with a bit of shaoxing wine for extra depth. Perfect warming comfort food. If you want a saltier or more intense flavor, increase the amount of soy sauce and sesame oil.
Rigatoni, ground beef and spaghetti sauce are the makings of the easiest weeknight dishes around—and this family-pleasing pasta bake is no exception.
Everything you love about lasagna, including the ground beef, tomato sauce, melted cheese, green peppers and hearty noodles, without the labor-intensive layering.
