Best 5 Skinny Lasagna Recipes

SKINNY LASAGNA

Steps:

• Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray. Cook and drain noodles as directed on package. Place in cold water.
• Meanwhile, in 12-inch skillet, cook beef and garlic over medium-high heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring frequently, until beef is thoroughly cooked; drain. Stir in pasta sauce, ground red pepper and 1 teaspoon of the basil. Heat to boiling, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat.
• Heat oven to 350°F. In medium bowl, beat egg slightly. Stir in ricotta cheese and remaining 1/2 teaspoon basil until blended. Drain noodles. Spread about 1/2 cup sauce mixture over bottom of baking dish. Top with 3 noodles, 1 1/2 cups of the sauce mixture, half of the ricotta mixture and 3/4 cup of the mozzarella cheese. Repeat layers once. Top with remaining noodles, sauce and mozzarella cheese; sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Spray 15-inch piece of foil with cooking spray. Cover lasagna with foil.
• Bake 45 minutes. Uncover; bake 10 to 15 minutes longer or until bubbly. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

SKINNY ROASTED-VEGETABLE LASAGNA

Steps:

• Heat oven to 450° F. Spray 15 x 10-inch pan with sides with cooking spray. Place bell peppers, onion wedges, zucchini and mushrooms in single layer in pan. Spray vegetables with cooking spray; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Bake uncovered 20 to 25 minutes, turning vegetables once, until vegetables are tender.
• Meanwhile, prepare Tomato Sauce. Spray 2-quart saucepan with cooking spray. Add chopped onion and garlic; cook over medium heat 2 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in remaining sauce ingredients. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer uncovered 15 to 20 minutes or until slightly thickened.
• Meanwhile, cook and drain noodles as directed on package. Rinse noodles with cold water; drain. Mix cheeses; set aside.
• Reduce oven temperature to 400° F. Spray 13 x 9-inch baking dish with cooking spray. Reserve 3/4 cup cheese mixture for top. Spread 1/4 cup of the sauce in baking dish; top with 3 noodles. Layer with 3/4 cup sauce, 1 1/4 cups vegetables and about 1/2 cup cheese. Repeat layering with remaining noodles, sauce, vegetables and cheese 3 more times, using the reserved 3/4 cup cheese on the last layer.
• Bake uncovered 20 to 25 minutes or until hot and bubbly and cheese is light golden brown . Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

SKINNY VEGETABLE LASAGNA

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook lasagna noodles in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain and set aside to cool.
• Combine eggplant, squash, zucchini, mushroom, and marinara sauce in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce to a simmer and cook, covered, until vegetables are tender, about 10 minutes.
• Combine ricotta cheese, mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, garlic, egg, oregano, salt, and pepper in a large bowl.
• Spread 1/3 the sauce mixture into the bottom of a 8-inch square baking dish. Top with 2 cooked lasagna noodles. Spread 1/2 the cheese mixture on top and cover with 2 more lasagna noodles. Repeat, ending with sauce on top. Cover with aluminum foil.
• Bake in the preheated oven until golden and bubbling, about 40 minutes.

SKINNY LASAGNA

Steps:

• Cook the beef, mushrooms, onion, and garlic just til meat is brown; drain.
• Stir in undrained tomatoes, tomato sauce, sugar, basil, oregano, fennel, crushed red pepper, and black pepper and bring to a boil.
• Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, for 35 minutes to thicken, stirring occasionally.
• In a small bowl, stir together the beaten egg whites, ricotta, and 1/4 c Parmesan cheese.
• Cook the lasagna noodles just til tender, drain, and rinse with cold water.
• Spray an 11x7x2 inch baking dish with nonstick spray coating.
• Arrange 3 of the lasagna noodles in the bottom (trim to fit).
• Spread with half of the ricotta mixture.
• Spoon half of the sauce over the top and sprinkle with half of the mozzarella cheese.
• Repeat layering noodles, cheese mixture, and sauce -- but not the mozzarella.
• Sprinkle the remaining 1/4 cup of Parmesan over the top.
• Bake 35 minutes at 350 degrees.
• Remove and sprinkle with reserved mozzarella.
• Return to ove and bake 5-10 minutes more.
• Let stand 10 minutes before cutting and serving.

SKINNY RAVIOLI LASAGNA

Steps:

• In 9x13-inch dish spread a little bit of sauce at bottom (to prevent sticking).
• Put on ravioli, as many as will fit without being"tight".
• Put on more sauce and then cheese.
• Repeat until all ravioli is gone.
• Bake at 375 for 20-30 minutes.