Lean Lasagna

Name: Lean Lasagna
Prep time: 35 min
Total time: 1 h 25 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 10 uncooked lasagna noodles; 1 lb. extra-lean ground beef; 1 cup chopped onions; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 3 teaspoons dried parsley flakes; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon dried basil leaves; 1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves; 1/2 teaspoon fennel seed; 3 (8-oz.) cans no-salt-added tomato sauce; 1 cup light ricotta or cottage cheese; 2 egg whites; 4 oz. (1 cup) shredded mozzarella cheese; 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

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By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Updated Nov 25, 2010

Lean Lasagna

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Prep Time 35 min
Total 1 hr 25 min
Servings 8
Ingredients 14

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Ingredients

10 uncooked lasagna noodles
1 lb. extra-lean ground beef
1 cup chopped onions
2 garlic cloves, minced
3 teaspoons dried parsley flakes
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon dried basil leaves
1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
1/2 teaspoon fennel seed
3 (8-oz.) cans no-salt-added tomato sauce
1 cup light ricotta or cottage cheese
2 egg whites
4 oz. (1 cup) shredded mozzarella cheese
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

Step
1

Cook lasagna noodles to desired doneness as directed on package. Drain; cover to keep warm.
Step
2

Meanwhile, heat oven to 350°F. In large skillet, brown ground beef, onions and garlic; drain well. Stir in parsley, salt, basil, oregano, fennel seed and tomato sauce. Reduce heat to low; simmer 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Step
3

In small bowl, combine ricotta cheese and egg whites; blend well.
Step
4

Spoon and spread 1/4 cup beef mixture into ungreased 13x9-inch (3-quart) baking dish. Top with half of cooked noodles, half of beef mixture and half of ricotta cheese mixture. Repeat layers. Sprinkle with mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses.
Step
5

Bake at 350°F. for 35 to 40 minutes or until hot and bubbly. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

320 Calories

13g Total Fat

24g Protein

27g Total Carbohydrate

5g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving

Calories: 320

Calories from Fat: 120

Total Fat: 13g; 20%

Saturated Fat: 6g; 30%

Cholesterol: 55mg; 18%

Sodium: 460mg; 19%

Total Carbohydrate: 27g; 9%

Dietary Fiber: 1g; 4%

Sugars: 5g

Protein: 24g

% Daily Value*:

Vitamin A: 6%; 6%

Vitamin C: 20%; 20%

Calcium: 20%; 20%

Iron: 15%; 15%

Exchanges:

2 Starch; 2 Other Carbohydrate; 2 1/2 Lean Meat; 1/2 Fat;

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Lean Lasagna

Lean Lasagna

Ingredients

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Nutrition

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving

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