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Updated Nov 25, 2010
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Enjoy this herbed lasagna packed with ground beef and three types of cheese - a flavorful dinner.

Lean Lasagna

  • Prep Time 35 min
  • Total 1 hr 25 min
  • Servings 8
  • Ingredients 14
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Ingredients

  • 10 uncooked lasagna noodles
  • 1 lb. extra-lean ground beef
  • 1 cup chopped onions
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 3 teaspoons dried parsley flakes
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil leaves
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
  • 1/2 teaspoon fennel seed
  • 3 (8-oz.) cans no-salt-added tomato sauce
  • 1 cup light ricotta or cottage cheese
  • 2 egg whites
  • 4 oz. (1 cup) shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    Cook lasagna noodles to desired doneness as directed on package. Drain; cover to keep warm.
  • Step 
    2
    Meanwhile, heat oven to 350°F. In large skillet, brown ground beef, onions and garlic; drain well. Stir in parsley, salt, basil, oregano, fennel seed and tomato sauce. Reduce heat to low; simmer 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Step 
    3
    In small bowl, combine ricotta cheese and egg whites; blend well.
  • Step 
    4
    Spoon and spread 1/4 cup beef mixture into ungreased 13x9-inch (3-quart) baking dish. Top with half of cooked noodles, half of beef mixture and half of ricotta cheese mixture. Repeat layers. Sprinkle with mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses.
  • Step 
    5
    Bake at 350°F. for 35 to 40 minutes or until hot and bubbly. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

320 Calories
13g Total Fat
24g Protein
27g Total Carbohydrate
5g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
320
Calories from Fat
120
Total Fat
13g
20%
Saturated Fat
6g
30%
Cholesterol
55mg
18%
Sodium
460mg
19%
Total Carbohydrate
27g
9%
Dietary Fiber
1g
4%
Sugars
5g
Protein
24g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
6%
6%
Vitamin C
20%
20%
Calcium
20%
20%
Iron
15%
15%
Exchanges:
2 Starch; 2 Other Carbohydrate; 2 1/2 Lean Meat; 1/2 Fat;
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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