Lasagna is a classic Italian dish that is loved by people all over the world. It is a versatile dish that can be made with a variety of ingredients, but the traditional lasagna typically consists of layers of pasta, sauce, cheese, and meat. This healthy lasagna recipe uses whole wheat lasagna noodles, a homemade tomato sauce, and a ricotta and spinach filling. The result is a delicious and satisfying lasagna that is also good for you.
This recipe also includes instructions for making a vegan lasagna, a vegetarian lasagna, and a gluten-free lasagna. So, no matter what your dietary restrictions are, you can still enjoy this delicious Italian dish.
* **Healthy Lasagna:** This recipe uses whole wheat lasagna noodles, a homemade tomato sauce, and a ricotta and spinach filling. It is a delicious and satisfying lasagna that is also good for you.
* **Vegan Lasagna:** This recipe uses tofu ricotta, vegan mozzarella cheese, and a meatless tomato sauce. It is a delicious and satisfying lasagna that is also good for the planet.
* **Vegetarian Lasagna:** This recipe uses a variety of vegetables, such as spinach, mushrooms, and zucchini, in place of meat. It is a delicious and satisfying lasagna that is perfect for vegetarians and meat-eaters alike.
* **Gluten-Free Lasagna:** This recipe uses gluten-free lasagna noodles and a homemade tomato sauce. It is a delicious and satisfying lasagna that is perfect for people with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity.
HEALTHIER WORLD'S BEST LASAGNA
This truly is the World's Best Lasagna! I love this recipe but I am always looking for ways to take out the fat when I cook. I substituted lean ground turkey and turkey sausage for the meat. I also used lite mozzarella and cut out the egg and salt.
Provided by MakeItHealthy
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Turkey Ground Turkey Recipes
Time 3h15m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Heat a Dutch oven or large skillet over medium heat; cook and stir turkey sausage, ground turkey, onion, and garlic until well browned, about 15 minutes. Stir in crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, tomato sauce, and water. Season with basil, fennel seeds, Italian seasoning, pepper, and 2 tablespoons parsley. Simmer, uncovered, for about 1 1/2 hours, stirring occasionally.
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook lasagna in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until cooked through but firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain.
- Spread 1 1/2 cups turkey sauce in bottom of 9x13 baking dish. Arrange 6 noodles lengthwise over sauce. Spread half the ricotta over noodles. Top with a third of the mozzarella cheese slices. Spoon 1 1/2 cups turkey sauce over mozzarella, and sprinkle with 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese. Repeat layers and top with remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheese. Cover with aluminum foil; make sure foil does not touch cheese to prevent sticking.
- Bake in preheated oven until sauce is hot and cheese is melted, about 25 minutes more. Remove foil and bake until cheese is golden brown, about 25 minutes. Cool 15 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 390.3 calories, Carbohydrate 33.4 g, Cholesterol 80.8 mg, Fat 15.4 g, Fiber 3.9 g, Protein 33.1 g, SaturatedFat 7.1 g, Sodium 1129.3 mg, Sugar 5.9 g
HEALTHY LOW FAT LASAGNA
I altered the ingredients to make a lasagna for the more health-conscious. My boyfriend is not a health freak but LOVED this dish. Very easy to freeze leftovers and just pop back in the oven for 1.5 hours when you want to have it again for dinner. Let me know what you think! --_^
Provided by Mimosas for Mr and
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 1h50m
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, cook ground turkey, onion& garlic in a combination of the oil and nonstick cooking spray. Add sauce and simmer 15 minutes.
- In a medium sized bowl, mix ricotta,1 cup mozzarella, all of Parmesan and the eggstirs.
- In 9x13 baking dish, layer 2 cups sauce, half of noodles, half of remaining sauce, all of ricotta mixture, half of what is left of the mozzarella, remaining noodles & sauce.
- Cover with foil sprayed with cooking spray and bake at 350 F for 45 minutes or until hot.
- Uncover, top with remaining mozzarella.
- Bake 15 minutes.
- Sprinkle some Parmesan on top, let cool down for 15 minutes, and Enjoy your healthy, yet delectable, meal -- with plenty of leftovers to boot!
HEALTHY LASAGNA
Clock full of winter veggies and cheese -- a healthier version to a family favorite! This can also be made a day ahead -- just put in the fridge and add 10-15 minutes to baking time when ready to cook! If you freeze the unbaked lasagna (can keep in the freezer for up to one month) - add 1 1/4 hours to baking time if cooked while still frozen -- an emergency meal life safer! Recipe source: Sunset (February 2008)
Provided by ellie_
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 2h
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- In a large pot over medium heat heat 2 tablespoons of the olive oil. Stir in onion and minced garlic (1 clove). Cook stirring occasionally for 5 minutes.
- Stir in tomatoes, oregano, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes or until thick. Set aside.
- While the sauce is cooking in a 12 x 15 inch baking pan, place squash and sprinkle with the thyme, remaining olive oil and remaining salt and pepper. Add whole garlic cloves (2) and toss. Bake for 10-15 minutes or until squash is soft. While squash is cooking in a large pot bring 3 quarts of water to a boil.
- Reduce oven temperature to 350°F.
- Transfer squash mixture to a food processor and puree.
- Tear kale leaves from ribs --discard ribs. Boil leaves for 5-10 minutes or until soft. Drain and let cool.
- In the same pot bring another 3 quarts of water to a boil. Add noodles and cook according to package directions (10 minutes); drain and rinse with cold water.
- In a bowl mix together the ricotta, nutmeg, 1 cup of mozzarella and the remaining salt and pepper (1/2 tsp each).
- In a 9 x 13 inch pan pour in 1/3 of the tomato sauce, lay 3 noodles over and top with squash. Sprinkle 1/2 of the kale over. Arrange 3 more noodles on top and top with ricotta and remaining kale leaves and the noodles. Cover with remaining tomato sauce and remaining mozzarella.
- Bake for 30 minutes and let stand 10 minutes before serving. For make ahead directions see description.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 324.2, Fat 18.2, SaturatedFat 7.5, Cholesterol 39.6, Sodium 571.4, Carbohydrate 27.5, Fiber 4.8, Sugar 6.1, Protein 16.7
HEALTHY LASAGNE
Enjoy our lighter version of the family classic - lasagne. It has bags of flavour, but comes in at under 500 calories a portion, as well as packing in four of your five-a-day
Provided by Sara Buenfeld
Time 1h30m
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Heat the oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4. Heat the oil in a large frying pan over a medium heat and fry the onion, carrots, celery and one of the bay leaves for 8-10 mins until the veg softens and is starting to turn golden. Add the mince and garlic, and stir-fry until the beef browns, about 5 mins. Tip in the tomatoes and a canful of water, the tomato purée and bouillon, bring to the boil, then cover and simmer for 20 mins, removing the lid after 10 mins to reduce the mixture slightly.
- Meanwhile, pour the milk into a medium pan with the flour and whisk over a low heat until the mixture is lump-free. Add the second bay leaf and a good pinch of nutmeg, and continue to cook, whisking, for 8-10 mins until thick.
- Remove the bay from the mince and white sauce, and discard. Spoon a third of the mince into the base of a 19 x 24cm baking dish and top with two lasagne sheets. Spoon over half of the remaining mince, then top with two more lasagne sheets, the rest of the mince and the remaining lasagne sheets. Spoon over the white sauce and sprinkle with the cheese. Bake for 40 mins until bubbling and golden.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 487 calories, Fat 13 grams fat, SaturatedFat 6 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 47 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 20 grams sugar, Fiber 10 grams fiber, Protein 41 grams protein, Sodium 1.3 milligram of sodium
Tips:
- Use a variety of vegetables. This will not only add flavor and texture to your lasagna, but it will also make it more nutritious. Some good choices include spinach, zucchini, mushrooms, and bell peppers.
- Make your own sauce. It's easy to do and it tastes so much better than store-bought sauce. You can find a simple recipe online or in a cookbook.
- Use whole wheat noodles. They're a healthier option than regular noodles and they'll still hold up well in the lasagna.
- Don't skimp on the cheese. Cheese is what makes lasagna so delicious! Use a combination of mozzarella, Parmesan, and ricotta cheese for the best flavor.
- Bake the lasagna until it's golden brown and bubbly. This will ensure that it's cooked through and that the cheese is melted and gooey.
Conclusion:
Healthy lasagna is a delicious and satisfying meal that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It's a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables and it's also a good source of protein and calcium. With a little planning and effort, you can easily make a healthy lasagna that everyone will love.
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