A healthier version of classic lasagna featuring lean ground beef, cottage cheese, and spinach layered with whole wheat noodles and a rich tomato sauce.
italian
Nutrition
Provides high protein from lean meat and cheese while offering moderate amounts of fiber from spinach and whole wheat noodles.
| Calories | 233 kcal |
| Energy | 977 kJ |
| Protein | 20 g |
| Total Fat | 10 g |
| Saturated Fat | 5 g |
| Trans Fat | 0 g |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1 g |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3 g |
| Cholesterol | 43 mg |
| Carbohydrate | 15 g |
| Sugars | 4 g |
| Dietary Fibre | 2 g |
| Sodium | 233 mg |
*per serving
This information is AI-estimated. For the most accurate details, please rely on product packaging. Always consult your doctor for professional dietary advice.
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Healthy Lasagna
Eating Bird Food (Brittany Mullins)
12
servings
0
per serve
0
minutes
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Ingredients
Equipment
Large skillet
Large pot
Mixing bowl
9x13 inch baking dish
Aluminum Foil
Colander
Instructions
1
Cook meat
Heat a large skillet over medium heat, add ground beef or turkey, onion, 5 cloves garlic and salt and cook over until meat is browned, using a spatula or meat chopper to break apart the meat.
Heat a large skillet over medium heat, add ground beef or turkey, onion, 5 cloves garlic and salt and cook over until meat is browned, using a spatula or meat chopper to break apart the meat.
2
Simmer
Stir in the crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, tomato paste, balsamic vinegar, dried basil, parsley, oregano, thyme and pepper. Let it simmer on low for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Stir in the crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, tomato paste, balsamic vinegar, dried basil, parsley, oregano, thyme and pepper. Let it simmer on low for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
3
Mix
In a mixing bowl, combine the cottage cheese, 1 cup of shredded mozzarella, Parmesan cheese, egg, 1 clove garlic and chopped spinach. Mix well.
In a mixing bowl, combine the cottage cheese, 1 cup of shredded mozzarella, Parmesan cheese, egg, 1 clove garlic and chopped spinach. Mix well.
4
Cook noodles
Cook the lasagna noodles according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
Cook the lasagna noodles according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
5
Add meat layer
Preheat your oven to 375°F. In a 9x13 inch baking dish, spray with cooking spray and spread a thin layer of the meat sauce about ¾ cup.
Preheat your oven to 375°F. In a 9x13 inch baking dish, spray with cooking spray and spread a thin layer of the meat sauce about ¾ cup.
6
Top with noodles
Layer 3 lasagna noodles over the sauce.
Layer 3 lasagna noodles over the sauce.
7
Top with cheese
Spread ½ of the cottage cheese mixture over the noodles, followed by ½ of the meat sauce.
Spread ½ of the cottage cheese mixture over the noodles, followed by ½ of the meat sauce.
8
Layer
Repeat the layers once more, ending with a layer of sauce.
Repeat the layers once more, ending with a layer of sauce.
9
Top
Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of mozzarella cheese on top.
Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of mozzarella cheese on top.
10
Bake
Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
11
Cool and serve
Let it cool for at least 10 minutes before slicing and serving topped with fresh parsley or basil.
Let it cool for at least 10 minutes before slicing and serving topped with fresh parsley or basil.
Healthy Lasagna
Eating Bird Food (Brittany Mullins)
12
servings
0
per serve
0
minutes
A healthier version of classic lasagna featuring lean ground beef, cottage cheese, and spinach layered with whole wheat noodles and a rich tomato sauce.
italian
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Ingredients
Equipment
Large skillet
Large pot
Mixing bowl
9x13 inch baking dish
Aluminum Foil
Colander
Instructions
1
Cook meat
Heat a large skillet over medium heat, add ground beef or turkey, onion, 5 cloves garlic and salt and cook over until meat is browned, using a spatula or meat chopper to break apart the meat.
Heat a large skillet over medium heat, add ground beef or turkey, onion, 5 cloves garlic and salt and cook over until meat is browned, using a spatula or meat chopper to break apart the meat.
2
Simmer
Stir in the crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, tomato paste, balsamic vinegar, dried basil, parsley, oregano, thyme and pepper. Let it simmer on low for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Stir in the crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, tomato paste, balsamic vinegar, dried basil, parsley, oregano, thyme and pepper. Let it simmer on low for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
3
Mix
In a mixing bowl, combine the cottage cheese, 1 cup of shredded mozzarella, Parmesan cheese, egg, 1 clove garlic and chopped spinach. Mix well.
In a mixing bowl, combine the cottage cheese, 1 cup of shredded mozzarella, Parmesan cheese, egg, 1 clove garlic and chopped spinach. Mix well.
4
Cook noodles
Cook the lasagna noodles according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
Cook the lasagna noodles according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
5
Add meat layer
Preheat your oven to 375°F. In a 9x13 inch baking dish, spray with cooking spray and spread a thin layer of the meat sauce about ¾ cup.
Preheat your oven to 375°F. In a 9x13 inch baking dish, spray with cooking spray and spread a thin layer of the meat sauce about ¾ cup.
6
Top with noodles
Layer 3 lasagna noodles over the sauce.
Layer 3 lasagna noodles over the sauce.
7
Top with cheese
Spread ½ of the cottage cheese mixture over the noodles, followed by ½ of the meat sauce.
Spread ½ of the cottage cheese mixture over the noodles, followed by ½ of the meat sauce.
8
Layer
Repeat the layers once more, ending with a layer of sauce.
Repeat the layers once more, ending with a layer of sauce.
9
Top
Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of mozzarella cheese on top.
Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of mozzarella cheese on top.
10
Bake
Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
11
Cool and serve
Let it cool for at least 10 minutes before slicing and serving topped with fresh parsley or basil.
Let it cool for at least 10 minutes before slicing and serving topped with fresh parsley or basil.
pastadinnermeal prepmain coursecasseroleoven and roastingfamily friendly
Nutrition
Provides high protein from lean meat and cheese while offering moderate amounts of fiber from spinach and whole wheat noodles.
| Calories | 233 kcal |
| Energy | 977 kJ |
| Protein | 20 g |
| Total Fat | 10 g |
| Saturated Fat | 5 g |
| Trans Fat | 0 g |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1 g |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3 g |
| Cholesterol | 43 mg |
| Carbohydrate | 15 g |
| Sugars | 4 g |
| Dietary Fibre | 2 g |
| Sodium | 233 mg |
*per serving
This information is AI-estimated. For the most accurate details, please rely on product packaging. Always consult your doctor for professional dietary advice.
