Lighter Lasagna Recipe

Name: Lighter Lasagna
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil; 1/2 cup finely chopped onion; 2 garlic cloves minced; 2 pounds plum tomatoes chopped, abt 4 cups; fresh basil cup chopped, plus; 2 tablespoons fresh basil chopped; salt to taste; freshly ground black pepper to taste; 1 cup low fat ricotta cheese; 1/4 cup low-fat mozzarella cheese grated, packed; 8 cooked lasagna noodles freshly-, halved crosswise; 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese freshly-

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
2 garlic cloves minced
2 pounds plum tomatoes chopped, abt 4 cups
fresh basil cup chopped, plus
2 tablespoons fresh basil chopped
salt to taste
freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 cup low fat ricotta cheese
1/4 cup low-fat mozzarella cheese grated, packed
8 cooked lasagna noodles freshly-, halved crosswise
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese freshly-

1
Heat oil in large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; saute 3 minutes. Add tomatoes with any juices; simmer until slightly thickened, about 10 minutes. Stir in 1/3 cup basil. Season with salt and pepper.
2
Stir ricotta cheese in small saucepan over medium-low heat until just heated through. Add mozzarella cheese; stir just until melted, about 1 minute. Season to taste with pepper.
3
Spoon 1/4 cup tomato sauce into bottom of each of 4 shallow bowls. Place 2 hot lasagna noodle halves side by side atop sauce in each bowl. Top with 1/4 of cheese mixture, then with 2 more noodle halves. Divide remaining sauce among bowls. Sprinkle with Parmesan and remaining 2 tablespoons basil; serve.

1055

kcal

Calories

Fat

179

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, 1/2 cup finely chopped onion, 2 garlic cloves minced, 2 pounds plum tomatoes chopped, abt 4 cups, and more.

Yes, Lighter 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.

Lighter Lasagna

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