Cowboy Lasagna

Name: Cowboy Lasagna
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 50 min
Yield: 12 servings
Ingredients: Cooking spray; 1 lb. 85/15 lean ground beef; 1 lb. bulk pork sausage (such as Jimmy Dean); 1 medium (8 oz.) yellow onion, chopped (about 1 1/2 cups); 2 Tbsp. minced garlic (from 6 large garlic cloves); 1 (6-oz.) can tomato paste; 1 1/2 tsp. ground cumin; 1 tsp. black pepper; 2 tsp. kosher salt, divided; 2 (14.5-oz.) can fire-roasted diced tomatoes, undrained; 2 (4-oz.) cans hot diced green chiles; 1 1/2 cups tap water; 1 (8-oz.) pkg. lasagna noodles; 1 (15-oz.) container whole-milk ricotta (such as Galbani); 1 large egg, lightly beaten; 8 oz. Monterey Jack cheese, shredded (2 cups); 8 oz. pepper Jack cheese, shredded (2 cups)

Cowboy Lasagna layers seasoned ground beef and pork sausage with fire-roasted tomatoes, green chiles, and cumin for a Southwestern take on the Italian classic.

Glycemic Load: 9.2 (Low)

601 calories per serving

Serves: 12

Prep: PT45M

Cook: PT50M

About This Calculation

Cowboy Lasagna has a low glycemic load of 9.2 per serving — minimal blood sugar impact — suitable for most people managing diabetes or blood sugar levels.

The primary glycemic load contributors are lasagna noodles, dry (GL 7.0), fire-roasted diced tomatoes, canned (GL 0.9), tomato paste (GL 0.7). These ingredients account for the majority of the carbohydrate impact per serving.

Glycemic load is calculated as GL = (GI × Net Carbs per serving) ÷ 100, where GI is the glycemic index and net carbs exclude dietary fiber. Calculations draw on established nutritional references including USDA FoodData Central values and peer-reviewed glycemic index research.