It's everything you love about lasagna-without all the fat and calories. We've even added basil and a touch of ground red pepper to boost the flavor. Here's the skinny:
1 lb ground beef >
1 lb extra-lean (at least 90%) ground beef
2 eggs >
1 egg
15 oz ricotta cheese >
15 oz light ricotta cheese
4 cups (16 oz) shredded mozzarella cheese >
2 cups (8 oz) shredded reduced-fat mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese >
1/3 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
Best of all, Susan, it's a recipe your family will enjoy for many more years to come.
Nutritional Highlights
390 (before)
240 (after)
19 g (before)
9 g (after)
10 g (before)
4.5 g (after)
700 mg (before)
400 mg (after)
30 min |
2 hr 30 min |
12 servings |
9 uncooked lasagna noodles
1 lb extra-lean (at least 90%) ground beef
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 jar (25.5 oz) Muir Glen organic Italian herb pasta sauce
1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne)
1 1/2 teaspoons dried basil leaves
1 egg
1 container (15 oz) light ricotta cheese
2 cups (8 oz) shredded reduced-fat mozzarella cheese
1/3 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
1
Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray. Cook and drain noodles as directed on package. Place in cold water.
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2
Meanwhile, in 12-inch skillet, cook beef and garlic over medium-high heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring frequently, until beef is thoroughly cooked; drain. Stir in pasta sauce, ground red pepper and 1 teaspoon of the basil. Heat to boiling, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat.
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3
Heat oven to 350°F. In medium bowl, beat egg slightly. Stir in ricotta cheese and remaining 1/2 teaspoon basil until blended. Drain noodles. Spread about 1/2 cup sauce mixture over bottom of baking dish. Top with 3 noodles, 1 1/2 cups of the sauce mixture, half of the ricotta mixture and 3/4 cup of the mozzarella cheese. Repeat layers once. Top with remaining noodles, sauce and mozzarella cheese; sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Spray 15-inch piece of foil with cooking spray. Cover lasagna with foil.
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4
Bake 45 minutes. Uncover; bake 10 to 15 minutes longer or until bubbly. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.
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Nutritional Information
1 Serving:
Calories 240 (Calories from Fat 80); Total Fat 9g (Saturated Fat 4.5g, Trans Fat 0g); Cholesterol 60mg; Sodium 400mg; Total Carbohydrate 21g (Dietary Fiber 2g, Sugars 5g); Protein 20g
% Daily Value
Vitamin A 15%; Vitamin C 2%; Calcium 25%; Iron 10%
Exchanges
1 Starch, 1/2 Other Carbohydrate, 2 1/2 Lean Meat, 0 Medium-Fat Meat, 0 Fat
Carbohydrate Choices
1 1/2
