Best 10 Low Fat Lasagna Recipes

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Lasagna, a classic Italian dish, is a delicious and versatile casserole that is perfect for any occasion. Made with layers of pasta, cheese, and sauce, lasagna can be customized to suit any taste. This article provides three delicious low-fat lasagna recipes that are sure to please everyone. The first recipe is a traditional lasagna made with ground beef, ricotta cheese, and mozzarella cheese. The second recipe is a vegetarian lasagna made with roasted vegetables, spinach, and feta cheese. The third recipe is a white lasagna made with chicken, Alfredo sauce, and Parmesan cheese. All three recipes are easy to follow and can be made in under an hour. So, gather your ingredients and get ready to enjoy a delicious and healthy lasagna tonight!

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

HEALTHY LOW FAT LASAGNA



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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

3/4 cup chopped onion
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 (46 ounce) jar Ragu tomato sauce or 1 (46 ounce) jar other pasta sauce
1 lb lean ground turkey
16 ounces part-skim ricotta cheese
12 ounces fat free mozzarella cheese, shredded
1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
2 Egg Beaters egg substitute
1 (1 lb) package lasagna noodle, cooked

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!

LOW FAT CHEESY SPINACH AND EGGPLANT LASAGNA



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Lasagna recipe with vegetables and cheese!

Provided by Jen

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 1h25m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 14

12 whole wheat lasagna noodles, dry
1 teaspoon olive oil
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 eggplant, cubed
1 (28 ounce) can Italian herb-flavored tomato sauce
1 cup part-skim ricotta cheese
1 cup low-fat cottage cheese
1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
¼ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 egg
2 ½ cups frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
  • Drop lasagna noodles into water and add 1 teaspoon of olive oil. Cook until noodles are tender but still slightly firm, about 8 minutes.
  • Drain water from the noodles and let cool.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  • Cook and stir garlic and eggplant chunks until eggplant is partially cooked, about 7 minutes.
  • Pour tomato sauce into the skillet and simmer until eggplant is tender, 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Combine ricotta cheese, cottage cheese, mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, salt, black pepper, and egg in a bowl.
  • Mix spinach into ricotta cheese mixture.
  • Spread a layer of tomato sauce mixture into the bottom of a 9x12-inch baking dish.
  • Place 4 noodles on top of the sauce, overlapping if necessary.
  • Spoon 1/3 of the remaining tomato sauce over noodles.
  • Spread 1/3 of the ricotta mixture over the tomato sauce
  • Repeat layers twice more, starting with noodles and following with sauce and ricotta mixture.
  • Top the lasagna with mozzarella cheese.
  • Bake in preheated oven until the ricotta filling is set and mozzarella cheese topping is lightly browned, 45 minutes to 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 206.3 calories, Carbohydrate 23.2 g, Cholesterol 30.6 mg, Fat 7.6 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 13.7 g, SaturatedFat 3.1 g, Sodium 659.8 mg, Sugar 3.6 g

EASY, LOW-FAT CHICKEN LASAGNA



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This recipe derived from the need to use leftover grilled chicken when I was really in the mood for lasagna! The grill flavor really lent it a good flavor- so I suggest using leftover grilled or rotisserie chicken for this.

Provided by crispychick

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h15m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves, cooked and diced
2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
8 tablespoons freshly grated parmesan cheese
1 (24 ounce) container fat-free cottage cheese
1 small yellow onion, diced
1 tablespoon olive oil
12 lasagna noodles
1 yellow bell pepper, diced
8 basil leaves, julienned
1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped
1 (24 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce (I like Newman's Own)
1 tablespoon coarse garlic salt
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  • In 1 T olive oil saute the onion and bell pepper until translucent.
  • Add chicken and set aside.
  • Spray a 9x13" pyrex dish with cooking spray and spoon about a half cup of the spaghetti sauce on the bottom.
  • Mix the fresh herbs, garlic salt, and cayenne straight into the container of cottage cheese.
  • Layer 4 uncooked lasagna noodles, 1/3 cottage cheese mixture, 1/3 chicken mixture, 1/3 of the remaining sauce, 1/3 mozzerella and 1/3 parmesan.
  • Repeat this process until finished.
  • Cook, uncovered, for about 45 minutes or until bubbly and golden brown on top.

LOW FAT LASAGNA



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This recipe proves that you can eat your favorite Italian food without worrying about the fat! It can be made vegetarian by omitting the ground beef, doubling the amount of soy sauce and balsamic vinegar and using vegetable stock instead of chicken stock.

Provided by TishT

Categories     Vegetable

Time 1h20m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 (28 ounce) jar reduced-fat spaghetti sauce (you choose brand)
1 (16 ounce) can fat-free chicken broth
2 eggs
2 garlic cloves, crushed
8 ounces part-skim mozzarella cheese, grated
2 cups low-fat ricotta cheese
1/2 lb lean ground beef
1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach
1 onion, finely chopped
1/2 lb fresh mushrooms, sliced
1/2 teaspoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
8 ounces lasagna noodles (*any brand, don't boil, they will cook in oven)
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Lightly oil bottom of baking pan.
  • Stir one cup of the chicken stock into the spaghetti sauce and set aside.
  • Whisk the egg.
  • Stir in ricotta cheese and one cup of the mozzarella.
  • Add garlic, salt and pepper and set aside.
  • Brown and drain the ground beef making sure to break it into very small pieces.
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • Cook the spinach until it is half done, approximately two-thirds of the time indicated on the microwave directions.
  • Sauté the onion in 1/2 cup chicken stock until it is translucent.
  • Cook the mushrooms in the remaining 1/2 cup chicken stock adding the soy sauce and vinegar.
  • Simmer until all liquid is absorbed.
  • Mix together beef, spinach, onions and mushrooms.
  • Build the lasagna starting with a layer of sauce in the bottom of the pan.
  • *Add one layer of the uncooked noodles followed by more sauce, 1/3 of the cheese mixture and 1/3 of the spinach/beef mixture.
  • Repeat two more times, finishing off with the spinach mixture and the remaining sauce.
  • Bake uncovered for 45 minutes, until liquid around the edges has been absorbed.
  • Sprinkle remaining mozzarella on top and bake for 15 minutes more.
  • To freeze: Bake, cool, wrap well, and label. freeze up to 2 months. *Note: You can assemble and freeze without cooking and cook on the day to be eaten!
  • To serve, defrost overnight and then bake until warmed through, or bake from frozen for 1 hour and a half.

LOW-FAT NO BOIL LASAGNA



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I was inspired by the recipe on the back of the Mullers box. I came up with this low-fat version of the original, but don't tell DH it is low fat, he'll never know otherwise. The secret ingredient is cornstarch this keeps the wateriness (is that a word) out of the fat free cheese.

Provided by MsSally

Categories     Poultry

Time 1h30m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

8 ounces lasagna noodles (1/2 box or 9 noodles)
2 (26 ounce) jars pasta sauce (choose low-fat, I prefer Ragu)
1 (20 ounce) package ground turkey breast (99% fat free)
2 tablespoons Mrs. Dash garlic and herb seasoning (divided)
15 ounces fat-free ricotta cheese
1/2 cup egg substitute
1/2 cup parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon cornstarch
2 cups 2% mozzarella cheese (divided)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Brown ground turkey and season with 1 T Mrs Dash.
  • Add pasta sauce to meat.
  • In medium bowl combine, Ricotta cheese, 1T Mrs Dash, egg substitute, parmesan cheese, cornstarch and 1 cup mozzarella. Mix well.
  • In a 9x13-inch pan, layer 1 cup sauce, 3 noodles, 1/2 of ricotta mixture, and 1/3 of additional sauce. Continue layers ending with additional sauce.
  • Bake covered for 55 minutes, uncover sprinkle with additional cheese and bake for 5 more minutes. Let stand for 15 minutes before serving.

FAST & EASY SPINACH/GREEK YOGURT LOW-FAT LASAGNA



Fast & Easy Spinach/Greek Yogurt Low-Fat Lasagna image

This lasagna is simply delicious, low-fat, and easy to make. I use whatever pasta sauce and cheeses are on hand to make this crowd-pleaser. I hope your family enjoys this as much as we do! (No one has any idea that the "ricotta" is actually low-fat greek yogurt+veggie broth... mwahahaha!)

Provided by Heather M.

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 55m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

15 -20 oven-ready lasagna noodles
1 (650 ml) jar prepared pasta sauce
2 cups vegetable broth, heated
1 1/2 cups low-fat Greek yogurt
1 1/2-2 cups low-fat cheese, grated
2 -4 large handfulls fresh spinach (5-10 ounces)
1 tablespoon olive oil
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400°F.
  • In medium saucepan heat up vegetable broth.
  • Add Greek yogurt and half the cheese to the hot broth.
  • Add spinach gradually to the yogurt/broth mixture. Set aside.
  • Drizzle olive oil on the bottom of a 13X9 inch baking dish. Spread a small amount of pasta sauce on bottom of dish.
  • Add a layer of noodles.
  • Spread sauce on top of noodles.
  • Add a layer of 1/3 of the spinach/yogurt/cheese broth.
  • Sprinkle with 1/3 of remaining cheese.
  • Repeat previous 3 directions twice more.
  • Bake for 30 minutes covered, then 10-15 minutes uncovered.
  • Let stand at least 10-15 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 430.2, Fat 9.6, SaturatedFat 3.4, Cholesterol 13, Sodium 731.7, Carbohydrate 63.8, Fiber 4.9, Sugar 16.5, Protein 20.8

VEGETABLE LASAGNA (LOW FAT)



Vegetable Lasagna (Low Fat) image

Delicious, easy and filling lasagna which is actually good for you too. A perfect comfort food and easy to freeze and save for a time when you can't be bothered cooking. I found this recipe on the internet and modified it to make it tastier and as low fat as possible.

Provided by Ozzzie

Categories     Vegetable

Time 1h

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
1 red capsicum, diced
2 medium zucchini, diced
1 small eggplant, diced
2 1/2 cups sliced mushrooms
1 (415 g) can Italian-style tomatoes, chopped
1 (140 g) carton tomato paste
1 cup water
1 teaspoon salt (or another seasoning or herb of choice I use basil and LOTS of garlic)
4 tablespoons flour
3 cups skim milk
1/2 cup grated low fat mozzarella
8 sheets lasagna noodles
1/2 cup grated cheese, extra

Steps:

  • Pre-heat oven to 180°C.
  • Tomato Sauce: Heat oil in a large saucepan.
  • Sauté vegetables until tender.
  • Stir through tomatoes, tomato paste, water and salt (or other seasonings) and simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • White Sauce: Place flour in a saucepan or bowl.
  • Gradually add milk, stirring until smooth.
  • Place over medium heat and stir (or microwave on High 100% for 7 minutes, stirring after every minute) until mixture boils and thickens.
  • Stir salt and cheese through sauce.
  • To assemble, place a layer of lasagne sheets over the base of a lightly greased 20cm x 33cm ovenproof dish.
  • Spread with half of the tomato mixture, then half of the white sauce mixture.
  • Repeat lasagne, tomato and white sauce layers ending with white sauce.
  • Sprinkle with extra cheese.
  • Bake in moderate oven for 40 minutes.

EGGPLANT CHICKEN LASAGNA LOW FAT



Eggplant Chicken Lasagna Low Fat image

This is a delicious heathier version of a chicken Lasagna. It is full of all of the flavors of Chicken Lasagna with out the fat. It is Low Carb,and Gluten Free! I had made a dish similar in the past. I decided to create my own. It iis a lot more flavorful version of healthy chicken lasagna. Whether you are watching your...

Provided by Nor Mac

Categories     Casseroles

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 15

4 2 lb's chicken cutlets or boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 eggplant cut length wise 1/4 " slices
1 1/2 c low fat cottage cheese,, low-fat, or fat free ricotta cheese. you may use as much cheese as you wish
1- 1 1/2 c reduced fat mozzarella cheese,or part skim mozzarella. i use part skim
1 small green or red bell pepper,or half a large diced small pieces
1 medium onion diced small piecesm
2 medium garlic pressed or grated
1 tsp oregano, dried
1 tsp basil, dried
1 bay leaf (optional)
4 c marinara sauce,or your choice of sauce
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 c mushrooms sliced and chopped
3/4 tsp garlic salt
1/4 c parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to broil chicken
  • 2. Place 1/2 cup of sauce in a pan with the peppers,onion,garlic,and onion. Saute in the sauce stirring frequently until vegetables are wilted. (Skip this step If you prefer to cook the vegetables in a tablespoon of olive oil . Then, add Veggies to the sauce.
  • 3. Add the rest of the Marinara sauce to the pan. Add the seasonings,and leave to simmer.
  • 4. ( Skip the step if you are using chicken cutlets. )Place a chicken breast d on cutting board. Cut through the center length wise almost all the way though breasts. Leave attached. open breast like a book. Lay flat and pound until thin. Repeat with the other 3.
  • 5. Place the chicken on a lightly oiled sheet pan and broil for a couple of minutes on each side. Set aside
  • 6. Cut the eggplant length wise in to 1/4 inch wide slices. Place on a oiled sheet pan and broil until lightly browned.Set aside.
  • 7. Mix cottage cheese with a dash of basil,and oregano,1/2 the Parmesan cheese,and pepper. In a 9x13" pan. Lay the 1/2 the Eggplant on the bottom. Top with some sauce.
  • 8. Place half the amount of chicken breast over the sauce. Cover chicken with some more sauce. Add the next layer with the cottage cheese mixture.The Marinara sauce, EggPlant, sauce and chicken on top.
  • 9. Sprinkle with the remaining Parmesan cheese and Mozzarella cheese.Cover with foil,and Bake at 400 degree's for about 30- 45 minutes or until done.( You may uncover 10 minutes before it is done.)

LOW FAT, EASY, EGGLESS LASAGNA



Low Fat, Easy, Eggless Lasagna image

Serves 2 to 3 people. prep is only 15 min!! Use organic ingredients for BOOMING flavor and vitamins!!! Created in my kitchen... :-)

Provided by Spindle To Sashes

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 45m

Yield 3 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/2 lb lean hamburger
8 ounces spaghetti sauce
3/4 cup low fat cottage cheese
1/4 cup low-fat parmesan cheese
1/2 cup low fat mozzarella
2 ounces whole wheat lasagna noodles (2 noodles)

Steps:

  • Cook noodles in boiling water until flexible but firm.
  • Meanwhile brown Burger till done and drain. Then add spaghetti sauce. If you like, 1/2 C scallions, 2 cloves of garlic and a pinch of sea salt are a nice touch to add when browning, but not needed.
  • Mix Cottage cheese with Parmesan.
  • Layer a bread pan with tin foil. I like to add quite a bit on sides to make the pan skinnier (about the width of a lasagna noodle).
  • Divide Sauce mix into 3 equal parts, the cottage mixture into 2 and the mozzarella into 2.
  • Layer in this order.
  • Sauce and burger mixture *a noodle *cottage mixture *Mozzarella *sauce *Noodle *Cottage *Sauce *Mozzarella.
  • Cover and bake at 350 for 20 min uncover and bake for 10.
  • ******Savor every bite!*******.
  • Serve with warm dinner rolls with melted butter and sprinkle with garlic salt.

AMAZING LOW FAT TURKEY LASAGNA ROLL UPS



Amazing Low Fat Turkey Lasagna Roll Ups image

This recipe can be veggi, or any kind of meat. Sense you roll up the lasagna everything stays inside, and you can do two types of lasagna in one pan. Its very easy, and very tasty.

Provided by shyradeland

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 1h

Yield 12-16 roll ups, 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

16 ounces tomato sauce
4 ounces tomato paste
1/4 cup diced onion
1/4 cup olive oil
4 minced garlic cloves
1 carrot, shredded
1/4 cup fresh parsley
1/2 tablespoon oregano
1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper
12 -16 lasagna noodles
1 -2 lb lean ground turkey
1/2 cup low-fat beef broth
16 ounces low-fat ricotta cheese
2 cups lowfat mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • Cook lasagna noodles according to package. When done rinse and separate. Best if on wax paper.
  • In pan heat olive oil.
  • Add onion and garlic, saute til brown, then carrot.
  • Add tomatoe sauce and paste.
  • Add all herbs, bring to boil.
  • Simmer for 20 minutes.
  • While sauce simmers brown turkey meat with beef broth. This will keep it nice and moist.
  • Pre heat oven to 400 degrees.
  • In a 9X14 pan put tin foil, and spray with cooking spray.
  • Add half sauce.
  • Take lasagna noodle and put one tbs of ricatta.
  • On top of ricatta add tsb of mozzarella.
  • Add 2-3 tbs turkey meat on top of cheeses.
  • Add 1 tbs of sauce on top of everything.
  • Fold noodle in half then over again.
  • Place all roll ups in pan, then put rest of the sauce on top of noodles.
  • Back at 400 for 20 minutes covered.
  • Take out add rest of mozzarella cheese on top.
  • Bake uncovered for 10 more minutes.

Tips:

  • Use low-fat or non-fat ricotta cheese and mozzarella cheese to reduce the overall fat content of the lasagna.
  • Use whole wheat lasagna noodles instead of regular noodles for a healthier option.
  • Add plenty of vegetables to the lasagna, such as spinach, zucchini, and mushrooms, to increase its nutritional value.
  • Use a homemade tomato sauce instead of a store-bought sauce to control the ingredients and reduce the sodium content.
  • Bake the lasagna at a lower temperature for a longer period of time to prevent the cheese from becoming too brown and the lasagna from drying out.
  • Let the lasagna cool for at least 15 minutes before slicing and serving to allow the flavors to meld and the lasagna to set.

Conclusion:

Low-fat lasagna is a delicious and healthier alternative to traditional lasagna. By using low-fat or non-fat cheeses, whole wheat noodles, and plenty of vegetables, you can create a lasagna that is lower in fat and calories without sacrificing taste. With a little planning and preparation, you can enjoy this classic Italian dish without guilt.

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