Ww Watch Your Weight Lasagna With Meat Sauce Recipe

Name: Ww Watch Your Weight Lasagna With Meat Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 9 lasagna noodles; 1 teaspoon fennel seed; 1 teaspoon olive oil; 1/2 lb lean ground beef (10% or less fat); 1 onion, chopped; 1 red bell pepper, seeded and chopped; 1 zucchini, chopped; 2 (15 ounce) containers refrigerated marinara sauce; 1 1/2 cups fat-free ricotta cheese; 1/2 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese; 1/4 cup pecorino romano cheese

Servings: persons

9 lasagna noodles
1 teaspoon fennel seed
1 teaspoon olive oil
1/2 lb lean ground beef (10% or less fat)
1 onion, chopped
1 red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
1 zucchini, chopped
2 (15 ounce) containers refrigerated marinara sauce
1 1/2 cups fat-free ricotta cheese
1/2 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup pecorino romano cheese

1
Cook the lasagna noodles according to package directions.
2
Drain, rinse with cold water and set aside.
3
Toast and grind the fennel seeds by placing them in a small dry skillet over medium-low heat.
4
Cook, shaking the pan and stirring constantly until lightly browned and fragrant, 2 to 3 minutes.
5
Watch them carefully- they will burn quickly!
6
Remove from pan and grind to a powder.
7
Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
8
Add the oil, then add the beef, onion, bell pepper and zucchini.
9
Cook, stirring occasionally, until the beef browns.
10
Stir in the marinara sauce and fennel, bring to a boil.
11
Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, until slightly thickened and the flavors blend, about 10 minutes.
12
Preheat the oven to 375u00b0F.
13
Spread one-fourth of the meat sauce in a 9 x 13 inch baking dish.
14
Top with 3 of the noodles; spread with 1/2 cup of ricotta.
15
Repeat the layering twice, ending with the meat sauce.
16
Cover with foil and bake 30 minutes.
17
Remove the foil and sprinkle with the mozzarella and Romano.
18
Bake until heated through and cheeses are lightly browned, abut 20 minutes longer.
19
Let stand about 10 minutes before serving.

1236

kcal

Calories

Fat

174

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 9 lasagna noodles, 1 teaspoon fennel seed, 1 teaspoon olive oil, 1/2 lb lean ground beef (10% or less fat), and more.

Yes, Ww Watch Your Weight Lasagna With Meat Sauce 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!

Ww Watch Your Weight Lasagna With Meat Sauce

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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