Healthy Lasagna
A lightened version of traditional lasagna featuring whole wheat noodles, lean protein, and packed with veggies, perfect for a nutritious weeknight meal.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Healthy, Gluten-Free Option
Ingredients
- Whole wheat lasagna noodles
- Lean ground turkey or beef
- Low-fat ricotta cheese
- Spinach
- Low-fat mozzarella cheese
- Marinara sauce
- Zucchini
- Bell peppers
- Onion
- Garlic
- Italian seasoning
- Salt
- Pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook the lasagna noodles according to package instructions.
- Sauté chopped onions and garlic until translucent.
- Add the ground turkey or beef to the skillet, cooking until browned.
- Stir in diced zucchini, bell peppers, and spinach; cook until vegetables are tender.
- Mix in the marinara sauce and season with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- In a baking dish, layer noodles, the meat-vegetable mixture, ricotta, and mozzarella.
- Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes.
- Let it cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
This dish can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator. Great warm or at room temperature.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Find it online: https://www.lunarecipez.com/healthy-lasagna/