Skinny Lasagna

  • Prep 30 min
  • Total 2 hr 30 min
  • Servings 12

Ingredients

  • 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) reduced-fat ricotta cheese
  • 2 cups shredded reduced-fat mozzarella cheese (8 oz)
  • 1/3 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Steps

  • 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.

  • We've replaced ingredients with great-tasting alternatives to create better-for-you recipes that are just as yummy as the originals.
  • 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.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
240
Calories from Fat
80
Total Fat
9g
14%
Saturated Fat
4 1/2g
22%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
60mg
20%
Sodium
400mg
17%
Potassium
125mg
4%
Total Carbohydrate
21g
7%
Dietary Fiber
2g
7%
Sugars
5g
Protein
20g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
15%
15%
Vitamin C
2%
2%
Calcium
25%
25%
Iron
10%
10%
Exchanges:
1 Starch; 0 Fruit; 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 2 1/2 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 0 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
1 1/2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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