Low-Sodium, Low-Fat Lasagna Recipe

Name: Low-Sodium, Low-Fat Lasagna
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 c. vegetable oil; 1 1/2 c. diced onion; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 medium green pepper, diced; 1/2 lb. fresh mushrooms, sliced (2 1/2 c.); 3/4 lb. lean ground beef (ground round); 1/4 tsp. pepper; 2 (15 or 16 oz.) cans unsalted tomato sauce; 1 (28 oz.) can unsalted tomatoes; 1 (6 oz.) can tomato paste; 1 Tbsp. dried basil leaves; 1 Tbsp. dried oregano leaves; 1/4 c. minced fresh parsley; 2 bay leaves; 1 lb. lasagna noodles; 8 oz. unsalted Mozzarella (part skim) cheese, shredded; 8 oz. unsalted Ricotta cheese, drained; 2 oz. grated Parmesan cheese (1/2 c.)

Servings: persons

1/4 c. vegetable oil
1 1/2 c. diced onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 medium green pepper, diced
1/2 lb. fresh mushrooms, sliced (2 1/2 c.)
3/4 lb. lean ground beef (ground round)
1/4 tsp. pepper
2 (15 or 16 oz.) cans unsalted tomato sauce
1 (28 oz.) can unsalted tomatoes
1 (6 oz.) can tomato paste
1 Tbsp. dried basil leaves
1 Tbsp. dried oregano leaves
1/4 c. minced fresh parsley
2 bay leaves
1 lb. lasagna noodles
8 oz. unsalted Mozzarella (part skim) cheese, shredded
8 oz. unsalted Ricotta cheese, drained
2 oz. grated Parmesan cheese (1/2 c.)

1
Heat the vegetable oil in a large saucepan.
2
Saute the onion, garlic and green pepper until softened.
3
Add the ground round and pepper.
4
Cook until meat loses its red color.
5
Drain off excess fat.
6
Add the tomato sauce, tomatoes, tomato paste, basil, oregano, parsley and bay leaves.
7
Simmer 1 1/2 hours or until sauce has thickened.
8
While cooking, if sauce becomes too thick, add small amounts of water as needed.
9
Prepare the lasagna noodles according to the package without salt.
10
You do not have to use oil to prevent sticking as directed on some packages.
11
Gently stir noodles occasionally.
12
They will not stick.
13
Cook noodles for 10 to 12 minutes or until al dente (still a bit chewy).

1179

kcal

Calories

Fat

108

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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 c. vegetable oil, 1 1/2 c. diced onion, 2 cloves garlic, minced, 1 medium green pepper, diced, and more.

Yes, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat 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.

Low-Sodium, Low-Fat Lasagna

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