Power Lasagna Recipe

Name: Power Lasagna
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 9 whole wheat lasagna noodles; 1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean); 1 medium zucchini, finely chopped; 1 medium onion, finely chopped; 1 medium green pepper, finely chopped; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1 jar (24 ounces) meatless pasta sauce; 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) no-salt-added diced tomatoes, drained; 1/2 cup loosely packed basil leaves, chopped; 2 tablespoons ground flaxseed; 5 teaspoons Italian seasoning; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1 carton (15 ounces) fat-free ricotta cheese; 1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry; 1 large egg, lightly beaten; 2 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar; 2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese; 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Servings: persons

9 whole wheat lasagna noodles
1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
1 medium zucchini, finely chopped
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 medium green pepper, finely chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 jar (24 ounces) meatless pasta sauce
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) no-salt-added diced tomatoes, drained
1/2 cup loosely packed basil leaves, chopped
2 tablespoons ground flaxseed
5 teaspoons Italian seasoning
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 carton (15 ounces) fat-free ricotta cheese
1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
1 large egg, lightly beaten
2 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar
2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

1
Preheat oven to 350u00b0. Cook noodles according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a 6-qt. stockpot, cook beef, zucchini, onion and green pepper over medium heat until beef is no longer pink, breaking up beef into crumbles. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Drain.
2
Stir in pasta sauce, diced tomatoes, basil, flax, Italian seasoning and pepper; heat though. Drain noodles and rinse in cold water.
3
In a small bowl, mix ricotta cheese, spinach, egg and vinegar. Spread 1 cup meat mixture into a 13x9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Layer with three noodles, 2 cups meat mixture, 1-1/4 cups ricotta cheese mixture and 2/3 cup mozzarella cheese. Repeat layers. Top with remaining noodles, meat mixture and mozzarella cheese; sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
4
Bake, covered, 30 minutes. Bake, uncovered, 10-15 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

1687

kcal

Calories

Fat

226

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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: 9 whole wheat lasagna noodles, 1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean), 1 medium zucchini, finely chopped, 1 medium onion, finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Power 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!

Power Lasagna

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Variations & substitutions

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