Best 4 Lite Lasagna Recipes
Indulge in a culinary delight with our scrumptious Lite Lasagna recipes, a healthier rendition of the classic Italian dish. Featuring a luscious combination of lean ground turkey, fresh vegetables, and reduced-fat cheeses, this lasagna is a symphony of flavors that won't weigh you down.
Dive into the details of our three tantalizing recipes:
1. **Classic Lite Lasagna**: Experience the timeless flavors of traditional lasagna in a lighter version. Layers of tender lasagna noodles, savory turkey filling, and a creamy ricotta-Parmesan cheese mixture come together in perfect harmony.
2. **Veggie-Packed Lite Lasagna**: For a vibrant and nutritious twist, try our Veggie-Packed Lite Lasagna. Bursting with an array of colorful vegetables, such as spinach, zucchini, and bell peppers, this lasagna is a feast for the eyes and the palate.
3. **Low-Carb Lite Lasagna**: Carb-conscious individuals can rejoice with our Low-Carb Lite Lasagna. Featuring zucchini noodles instead of traditional lasagna sheets, this recipe offers a delicious and satisfying alternative that won't compromise on taste.
Each recipe provides step-by-step instructions, ingredient lists, and nutritional information, ensuring a seamless cooking experience. So, whether you're seeking a healthier take on a classic dish or exploring exciting variations, our Lite Lasagna recipes are sure to satisfy your cravings.
MEXICAN LASAGNA LITE
This is a lower-fat version of a popular Tex-Mex style casserole. You can increase or decrease the number of tortillas used in order to fit your tray. I'm obviously using low- and no-fat ingredients which can be substituted successfully with full fat versions with great results. If needed, this can all be prepared ahead of time and refrigerated to store. Hope you enjoy!
Provided by Katherine Howley
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Latin American Mexican
Time 1h
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- Brown ground turkey in a skillet over medium heat, breaking it up into crumbles as it cooks, about 10 minutes. Stir in taco seasoning mix and water, bring the mixture to a boil, and reduce heat to low. Simmer turkey mixture until thickened, about 5 minutes. Stir in chopped green chilies and remove from heat.
- Spread a scant 2/3 cup enchilada sauce evenly over the bottom of an 8x10-inch baking dish; top sauce with 4 tortillas, overlapping if necessary. Spread tortillas with half the sour cream, half the refried beans, half the turkey mixture, and 1/3 the cheese blend. Top with another 2/3 cup enchilada sauce and 4 more tortillas. Firmly press down on tortillas to compact the layers beneath.
- Repeat layers, spreading remaining sour cream, refried beans, turkey mixture, 1/3 the cheese blend and 2/3 cup enchilada sauce onto tortillas. Top with remaining 4 tortillas; press down as before. Finish layering casserole with remaining 2/3 cup enchilada sauce and remaining 1/3 the cheese blend.
- Bake casserole uncovered in the preheated oven until the cheese topping is melted and bubbling and casserole is hot, about 20 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 467.9 calories, Carbohydrate 50.4 g, Cholesterol 79.8 mg, Fat 11.9 g, Fiber 8.2 g, Protein 40 g, SaturatedFat 4.7 g, Sodium 1751.1 mg, Sugar 6.7 g
LASAGNA LITE
This is my version of a light lasagna recipe found in Self magazine. It can be frozen in individual size portions for later use. To further reduce fat, the ground turkey breast can be cooked separately and then rinsed with water and pressed dry before adding to the sauce.
Provided by _Pixie_
Categories Poultry
Time 1h
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Spray a large nonstick frying pan with vegetable cooking spray.
- Cook onion and garlic for several minutes stirring constantly.
- Add turkey and cook (crumbling the meat fine) until barely done about 4 minutes (if using precooked rinsed meat you don't need to cook for 4 minutes, just go to the next step).
- Add the mushrooms and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
- Add the green pepper, tomato, tomato sauce, oregano, basil, parsley and pepper and simmer 2-3 minutes.
- Remove frying pan from heat.
- While the sauce is cooking, cook noodles in a large pot of boiling water that has been sprayed with vegetable cooking spray until al dente.
- Drain noodles and rinse with cold water and drain.
- In a bowl, combine ricotta and chives, mix in spinach.
- Spray a 9x13-inch baking pan with vegetable cooking spray.
- Arrange 3 lasagna noodles on the bottom of the pan.
- Spread evenly with one third of the ricotta mixture, then one third of the turkey mixture, and sprinkle with one third of mozzarella.
- Repeat twice with remaining ingredients.
- Bake for about 25 minutes or until cheese bubbles.
- Cool at least 5 minutes before cutting.
LITE LASAGNA
Light on calories and fat, but definitely not on taste! This is just like traditional lasagna but with a few changes to ease the diet-conscious mind.
Provided by catercow
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 1h45m
Yield 8-9 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Heat the oven to 375 degrees F.
- Brown the turkey meat, drain and rinse and season with desired seasonings (I find Italian seasonings and garlic work best).
- Simmer the spaghetti sauce on low heat, covered. Stir in chopped onions, scallions, and bell pepper as well as seasonings (basil, salt, pepper).
- Stir in the cooked and rinsed turkey meat and allow to simmer until bubbling.
- Prepare a lasagna pan (14 by 9, I believe) by placing one layer of 5 lasagna noodles, a layer of sauce, a layer of cottage cheese and then a layer of cheddar cheese.
- Repeat for a second layer.
- Bake in the oven for one hour, removing during the last ten minutes to sprinkle more cheddar cheese on top.
- Serve with garlic bread and salad and enjoy!
2BLEU'S WHITE LASAGNA (LITE-BLEU)
Chicken, Broccoli, Carrots, and more in a wonderful lasagne with Alfredo sauce. Add some provolone in between the layers for added 'Italian' flavor! If you use reduced-fat alfredo sauce, and low carb pasta, this will fit into a Lite-Bleu menu. All Lite-Bleu recipes are complete meals that we designed for our weight loss diet or recipes that can be prepared for it. Be sure and use low fat alfredo sauce. All Lite-Bleu recipes are complete meals that we designed for our weight loss diet. Please visit our homepage for more info.
Provided by 2Bleu
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 2h
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Spray non-stick cooking spray in a large skillet. Saute' chicken with garlic, onions, mushrooms, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper. Cook until done.
- Remove from heat and transfer to a large bowl. and one 16 oz jar of alfredo sauce; set aside. Mix together steamed broccoli, carrots, and roasted red peppers; set aside. In a medium bowl mix ricotta and mozzarella cheese, parsley, and egg Set aside.
- Preheat oven to 350°F Pour 1/2 of the remaining jar of alfredo sauce in bottom of a deep 9x13-inch casserole dish, spreading out evenly.
- LAYER AS FOLLOWS: 1/3 cooked lasagne noodles. 1/2 ricotta/mozzarella cheese mixture. 1/2 chicken mixture. 1/2 vegetable mixture. Repeat.
- Finally, top with remaining pasta and 1/2 jar of alfredo sauce. Sprinkle with parmesan cheese and bake for about 1 hour. Let stand 10-15 minutes before serving.
Tips for Making the Best Lite Lasagna:
- Use a variety of vegetables. This will add flavor, color, and nutrients to your lasagna. Some good options include spinach, zucchini, mushrooms, and bell peppers.
- Don't overcook the noodles. Al dente noodles will hold their shape better and won't get mushy in the lasagna.
- Use a light cheese blend. This will help to reduce the fat and calories in your lasagna without sacrificing flavor. Some good options include ricotta cheese, cottage cheese, and Parmesan cheese.
- Make your own sauce. This is a great way to control the ingredients and make sure your sauce is flavorful and healthy. You can find many easy recipes for homemade tomato sauce online.
- Layer your lasagna carefully. Start with a layer of sauce, then noodles, then vegetables, then cheese, and repeat. This will help to ensure that each bite is full of flavor and texture.
- Bake your lasagna until it is bubbly and golden brown. This will usually take about 30 minutes.
- Let your lasagna cool for a few minutes before serving. This will help it to set and make it easier to slice.
Conclusion:
Lite lasagna is a delicious and healthy dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables and protein, and it is also a good source of calcium and fiber. By following the tips above, you can make a lite lasagna that is both flavorful and satisfying.
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