A Healthy Homage To Traditional Lasagna Recipe

Name: A Healthy Homage To Traditional Lasagna
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons olive oil; 1 yellow onion medium, diced; 1 green bell pepper medium, diced; 8 ounces brown mushrooms sliced; 2 cloves garlic minced; 1 pound turkey Italian sausage; 28 ounces crushed tomatoes; 6 ounces tomato paste; 1/4 cup fresh flat leaf parsley chopped; 1/2 cup fresh basil chopped; 2 teaspoons kosher salt; 3/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper; 1/2 pound whole wheat lasagna noodles; 15 ounces nonfat ricotta cheese; 3 ounces soft goat cheese crumbled; 1 cup grated Parmesan plus 1/4 cup for sprinkling; 1 large egg lightly beaten; 1/2 pound part skim mozzarella sliced thin

Servings: persons

2 teaspoons olive oil
1 yellow onion medium, diced
1 green bell pepper medium, diced
8 ounces brown mushrooms sliced
2 cloves garlic minced
1 pound turkey Italian sausage
28 ounces crushed tomatoes
6 ounces tomato paste
1/4 cup fresh flat leaf parsley chopped
1/2 cup fresh basil chopped
2 teaspoons kosher salt
3/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1/2 pound whole wheat lasagna noodles
15 ounces nonfat ricotta cheese
3 ounces soft goat cheese crumbled
1 cup grated Parmesan plus 1/4 cup for sprinkling
1 large egg lightly beaten
1/2 pound part skim mozzarella sliced thin

1
Fill a large bowl with very hot tap water and add the noodles. Let them soak about 20 minutes.
2
Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion, green pepper, and mushroom. Saute until tender. Add garlic and saute an additional minute. Add sausage and cook, crumbling the meat as you do, until it is no longer pink.
3
Add tomatoes, tomato paste, half the parsley, the basil, 1-1/2 teaspoons salt. Simmer, uncovered, over medium to low heat for 15 minutes.
4
In medium bowl, combine cheeses, remaining parsley, salt and pepper, set aside.
5
Ladle 1/3 of the sauce in the bottom of a greased 9x13 baking dish, spreading it evenly over the bottom. Add in layers, half the noodles, half the cheese mixture and 1/3 of the sauce. Repeat with remaining ingredients and sprinkle with 1/4 cup Parmesan.
6
Bake for about 30 minutes, until sauce is bubbling. Let rest 5 minutes and serve.

1108

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 teaspoons olive oil, 1 yellow onion medium, diced, 1 green bell pepper medium, diced, 8 ounces brown mushrooms sliced, and more.

Yes, A Healthy Homage To Traditional Lasagna falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

A Healthy Homage To Traditional Lasagna

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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