Lori's Spicy Chipotle Lasagna

Ingredients

• 1/2 pound lasagna noodles
• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 can diced tomatoes
• 1 can tomato sauce
• 1/2 cup red wine
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1 teaspoon chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, minced
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
2. Cook lasagna noodles according to package instructions.
3. In a large skillet, cook ground beef, onion, and garlic until beef is browned.
4. Add diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, red wine, oregano, basil, thyme, red pepper flakes, and chipotle peppers to the skillet. Simmer for 10 minutes.
5. In a 9x13 baking dish, layer the lasagna noodles, beef mixture, Parmesan cheese, and mozzarella cheese, repeating until all ingredients are used.
6. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly.

Interesting Facts

• Lasagna originated in Italy as early as the 14th century.
• Chipotle peppers are smoked jalapeno peppers.
• There are over 1000 varieties of tomatoes.