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"Healthified" Lasagna

"Healthified" Lasagna
Recipe Tip
What is “Healthified”?
We've replaced ingredients with great-tasting alternatives to create better-for-you recipes that are just as yummy as the originals.
Health Twist
To reduce the fat, we used extra-lean ground beef, light cheeses and only 1 egg instead of the 2. Basil and a touch of ground red pepper enhance the flavor.
25 ratings - Click to rate
38% fewer calories • 52% less fat • 55% less sat fat than the original recipe—see the comparison. Check out this healthified spin on a classic Italian favorite—it lost the fat but not the flavor! From eatbetteramerica.
Prep Time:30 min
Start to Finish:2 hr 30 min
makes:12 servings

9uncooked lasagna noodles
1lb extra-lean (at least 90%) ground beef
2cloves garlic, finely chopped
1jar (25.5 oz) Muir Glen® organic Italian herb pasta sauce
1/8teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne)
1 1/2teaspoons dried basil leaves
1egg
1container (15 oz) reduced-fat ricotta cheese
2cups shredded reduced-fat mozzarella cheese (8 oz)
1/3cup 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.
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.
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.
4.Bake 45 minutes. Uncover; bake 10 to 15 minutes longer or until bubbly. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.
High Altitude (3500-6500 ft): In step 4, uncover and bake 15 to 20 minutes longer.

Nutritional Information
1 Serving: Calories 240 (Calories from Fat 80); Total Fat 9g (Saturated Fat 4 1/2g, 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; 0 Vegetable; 2 1/2 Lean Meat Carbohydrate Choices: 1 1/2 MyPyramid Servings: 1/2 c Dairy, 1 oz-equivalents Grains, 1 oz-equivalents Meat & Beans 
*% Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
 
18 Reviews

 
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I even cut more fat from this recipe. I don't use any oil on my glass baking dish and it does fine. Even though it says Fat Free on the can, it's for 1/3 of a second spray. More sauce is better. I use fat free cheeses except for the Parmesan. You could also try using half fat free and half reduced-fat. I add 10-16 oz. drained thawed frozen chopped spinach and 2 cans mushrooms (no salt added). Sometimes I don't use meat at all. Whole wheat lasagna noodles also make this a healthier dish. I only put the top mozzarella cheese on the portion we are going to eat. Cut leftovers into squares when cold and freeze. When you reheat the lasagna add the cheese at the end to melt and it looks like you have just baked it. You can also freeze cheese so you will have it when you are ready to bake or reheat.
Posted at 3:19 PM on October 12 2009 by
 
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I think this would be great with ground turkey or chicken, you cant even tell the difference. also throw some sun dried tomatos or fresh tomatos for some extra sauce
Posted at 3:17 PM on October 12 2009 by danadanes
 
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Lasagna
I made this for my husband and 2 year old. They thought it was great! I used whole wheat pasta noodles and it was awesome. I also used the 1.5 jars of sauce and that was perfect. I will make this again in the future.
Posted at 3:22 PM on October 5 2009 by Oceanus
 
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Excellent!
My husband loved this recipe and he is not a big fan of italian food. Everyone is right - definitely use more sauce. I used 1 and 1/2 jars of sauce and the lasagna came out moist and delicious!
Posted at 2:01 PM on September 25 2009 by mrs.smith0214
 
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Excellent!
This dish was excellent! I added the extra sauce as suggested and it was perfect. Highly recommend this dish!
Posted at 10:34 AM on July 13 2009 by slringpfiel
 
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This recipe was great! We added some extra cayenne for more zip. I recommend freezing any leftovers in a tupperware, separate pieces with wax paper. After a busy day at work, zap into the microwave for 3-4 minutes (uncovered) and you have yourself a meal!
Posted at 10:49 AM on February 16 2009 by Margaret
 
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Pretty Good
I liked this. My only complaint is that it was a little dry, so next time I'll add a little more sauce as suggested by others.
Posted at 11:21 AM on February 6 2009 by Shelbig
 
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this was so good i told everyone i knew how to make it. it was fast easy and just good. i even made some for my grandmother and she loved it
Posted at 12:36 PM on February 2 2009 by tierraandme
 
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lasagna
We love lasagna!! This looks like it will be a very good recipe!! Will be sure to try it.
Posted at 1:57 PM on January 27 2009 by kirby
 
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Lasagna
This is a really good dish! The only thing my husband said was that it was a little "dry" and I told him it's because it's not swimming in grease!!!!
Posted at 9:48 AM on January 26 2009 by jwedel
 
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This is a great alternative to full fat lasagna. We all loved it and will make it now instead of the full fat version. Use whole wheat noodles to make it even healthier!
Posted at 9:48 AM on January 26 2009 by
 
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"Healthified" Lasagna
This is the first lasagna I've ever made; and it turned out really good! Next time I will add more sauce; that is the only thing I would change with this recipe.
Posted at 9:48 AM on January 26 2009 by TLPDI
 
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I like the receipe, however wish it stated in metric or us household measurements what an actual serving is. Husband loved the meal will do again definitely.
Posted at 9:58 AM on January 12 2009 by carmen
 
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Great, but not for 12
I loved this recipe. The leftovers freeze well. But it is not 12 servings - more like 9 servings at 320 calories each.
Posted at 9:47 AM on January 6 2009 by Lola
 
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Delicious
My family loved this. They love Lasagna! I was glad to find this healthier recipe.
Posted at 9:43 AM on August 22 2008 by asmith
 
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I love this recipe. I have already made it several times. i took the suggestion of using crushed tomatoes to make it saucier and then I also use whole wheat lasagna noodles. And it is enough to feed 4 hungry men.
Posted at 9:44 AM on July 18 2008 by
 
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Taste
I always made "mothers" recipe. I tried this out of the blue one day as I was trying to teach my daughter how to cook from a recipe. the only rariation i made was to add some Shitake mushrooms. Excellant aroma, flavor filled, and a true delight!
Posted at 9:47 AM on May 21 2008 by The Cooking Wizard
 
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Healthified Lasagna
This was actually terrific! My husband and kids loved it. The only suggestion was for a little more sauce so I used canned crushed tomatoes for the extra sauce. Just added a little spatini for flavor.
Posted at 10:39 AM on March 5 2008 by dollie