Reduced Calorie Lasagna Recipe

Name: Reduced Calorie Lasagna
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 ounces lean ground beef; 1 cup chopped onion; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 (16 ounce) can low-sodium tomatoes, undrained and cut up; 1 (6 ounce) can low-sodium tomato paste; 1 ½ teaspoons dried basil, crushed; 1 ½ teaspoons dried oregano, crushed; 1 teaspoon fennel seed, crushed; 9 packaged dried lasagna noodles; 1 (12 ounce) carton low fat cottage cheese, drained; 1 ½ cups shredded reduced-fat mozzarella cheese; ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese; 1 egg; 2 tablespoons snipped fresh parsley; ¼ teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon pepper

Servings: persons

8 ounces lean ground beef
1 cup chopped onion
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 (16 ounce) can low-sodium tomatoes, undrained and cut up
1 (6 ounce) can low-sodium tomato paste
1 ½ teaspoons dried basil, crushed
1 ½ teaspoons dried oregano, crushed
1 teaspoon fennel seed, crushed
9 packaged dried lasagna noodles
1 (12 ounce) carton low fat cottage cheese, drained
1 ½ cups shredded reduced-fat mozzarella cheese
¼ cup grated parmesan cheese
1 egg
2 tablespoons snipped fresh parsley
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper

1
In a saucepan, brown beef with garlic and onion.
2
Drain fat.
3
Stir in tomatoes, tomato paste, basil, oregano, fennel seed, and salt.
4
Bring to boiling; reduce heat to simmering.
5
Cover and continue to simmer 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
6
Meanwhile, cook noodles according to package directions.
7
Drain well.
8
For filling, combine 1 cup of the mozzarella, parmesan, egg, parsley, and 1/4 teaspoons pepper.
9
Layer one third of the cooked noodles in a 2 quart rectangular casserole dish, trimming ends to fit if necessary.
10
Spread with half of the filling.
11
Top with one third of meat sauce.
12
Repeat layers.
13
Top with remaining noodles and meat sauce.
14
Sprinkle with remaining mozzarella.
15
Bake uncovered in a 375F oven for 30 to 35 minutes or until heated through.
16
Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

1376

kcal

Calories

Fat

195

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 ounces lean ground beef, 1 cup chopped onion, 2 garlic cloves, minced, 1 (16 ounce) can low-sodium tomatoes, undrained and cut up, and more.

Yes, Reduced Calorie 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.

Reduced Calorie Lasagna

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