Italian Sausage Lasagna (<I>lighter recipe</I>)

Italian Sausage Lasagna (lighter recipe)

Finally! A flavorful lighter version of the classic baked lasagna.

Prep Time

1:10

Hr:Mins

Total Time

2:10

Hrs:Mins

Makes

servings

lb bulk reduced-fat Italian pork sausage

medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)

clove garlic, finely chopped

tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

tablespoon chopped fresh basil leaves or 1 teaspoon dried basil leaves

teaspoon sugar

cups Muir Glen® organic diced tomatoes (from 28-oz can), undrained

can (15 oz) Muir Glen® organic tomato sauce

uncooked lasagna noodles (12 oz)

container (15 oz) reduced-fat ricotta cheese or small-curd cottage cheese (2 cups)

1/4

cup grated Parmesan cheese

tablespoon chopped fresh oregano leaves or 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves

cups shredded reduced-fat mozzarella cheese (8 oz)

1/4

cup grated Parmesan cheese

In 10-inch skillet, cook sausage, onion and garlic over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until sausage is no longer pink; drain.
Stir in 2 tablespoons of the parsley, the basil, sugar, tomatoes and tomato sauce. Heat to boiling, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat to low; simmer uncovered about 45 minutes or until slightly thickened.
Heat oven to 350ºF. Cook and drain noodles as directed on package.
In medium bowl, mix ricotta cheese, 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, remaining 1 tablespoon parsley and the oregano.
Spread 1 cup of the sauce mixture in ungreased 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish. Top with 4 noodles. Spread 1 cup of the cheese mixture over noodles; spread with 1 cup of the sauce mixture. Sprinkle with 2/3 cup of the mozzarella cheese. Repeat with 4 noodles, the remaining cheese mixture, 1 cup of the sauce mixture and 2/3 cup of the mozzarella cheese. Top with remaining noodles and sauce mixture. Sprinkle with remaining mozzarella cheese and 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese.
Cover; bake 30 minutes. Uncover; bake about 15 minutes longer or until hot and bubbly. Let stand 15 minutes before cutting.

Makes 8 servings

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Purchasing

Meat departments in many grocery stores now sell bulk Italian sausage in 1-pound packs just like ground beef.

Substitution

For less adventuresome palates, use ground beef or turkey instead of the Italian sausage.

Substitution

If your family likes lasagna with a milder flavor, use ground turkey breast instead of the bulk Italian sausage.

Nutrition Information:

1 Serving (1 Serving)

Calories 385

(Calories from Fat 115 ),

Total Fat 13 g

(Saturated Fat 7 g,),

Cholesterol 65 mg;
Sodium 1360 mg;
Total Carbohydrate 38 g

(Dietary Fiber 3 g,

Protein 32 g;

Percent Daily Value*:

Exchanges:

2 Starch;
2 Vegetable;
3 Lean Meat;

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Italian Sausage Lasagna (lighter recipe)

Make the Most of This Recipe With Tips From The Betty Crocker® Kitchens

Make the Most of This Recipe With Tips From The Betty Crocker^® Kitchens