Craving a hearty and comforting dish that's both flavorful and figure-friendly? Look no further than this Weight Watchers Vegetable Lasagna. This delectable recipe combines layers of tender lasagna noodles, a hearty vegetable filling, and a savory cheese sauce, all baked to perfection. With its rich flavors and satisfying texture, this lasagna is a perfect choice for a healthy and satisfying meal. Plus, it's packed with colorful vegetables, making it a nutritious and visually appealing dish. Whether you're following the Weight Watchers program or simply seeking a healthier lasagna option, this recipe delivers on both taste and nutrition. So, gather your ingredients and let's embark on a culinary journey to create this delightful Weight Watchers Vegetable Lasagna.
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VEGETARIAN LASAGNA
You will never miss the meat in this vegetarian lasagna, with its hearty sauce of tomatoes, onions and carrots layered with spinach and creamy ricotta cheese. It's a comfort classic your family will love.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 3h20m
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- For the sauce: Put the olive oil and garlic in a medium pot over low heat. Cook the garlic, stirring occasionally at first and more often as it colors, until golden brown, about 7 minutes. Raise the heat to medium-low, add the onions and a large pinch of salt and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions are softened, about 5 minutes. Add the carrots, and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the tomato paste and red pepper flakes, and cook, stirring constantly, for 2 minutes. Add the tomatoes, bay leaves, basil sprig, thyme and 1 teaspoon salt, raise the heat to medium and bring the sauce to a lively simmer. Continue to cook, stirring frequently, until quite thick (if you draw a spoon through the sauce, you'll see the bottom of the pot for a few seconds before the sauce fills back in), about 30 minutes. As the sauce thickens, turn the heat down a bit so the bottom doesn't scorch. Stir in the chopped basil. Let cool to room temperature before assembling the lasagna. (Makes 1 quart.)
- To assemble: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Squeeze the spinach in your hands to remove as much liquid as possible. Put it in a large bowl, and stir in the ricotta, 1/2 cup of the Parmesan, the egg, 1 teaspoon salt and the nutmeg.
- Spread 3/4 cup of the tomato sauce on the bottom of a 9-by-13-inch baking dish. Lay 3 lasagna noodles across the sauce (they won't touch). Spread 3/4 cup tomato sauce on top. Dollop 1/3 of the ricotta mixture (about 1 cup) across the sauce, and use the back of a spoon to spread it (it will smush into the tomato sauce, which is fine). Scatter 1 cup of the mozzarella on top.
- Repeat the layering 2 more times. Top with the last 3 noodles, spread the last 3/4 cup tomato sauce over them and scatter the remaining 1 cup mozzarella and 1/4 cup Parmesan over the top. Spray a large piece of foil with cooking spray, and cover the baking dish.
- Bake until the noodles are soft and the cheese has melted, about 40 minutes. Remove the foil, and continue to bake until the cheese is bubbling and the lasagna is slightly browned around the edges, about 15 minutes more. Let rest 10 minutes before serving.
WEIGHT WATCHERS EASY LASAGNAS (7 POINTS)
Make and share this Weight Watchers Easy Lasagnas (7 Points) recipe from Food.com.
Provided by AmandaMcG
Categories Vegetable
Time 1h
Yield 2 lasagnas, 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375°F Spray 2 (5 inch) square baking dishes or 2 (1.5 x 5.75 x 8 inch) foil pans with nonstick spray.
- Mix zucchini, spinach, and mushrooms on microwavable plate. Cover and microwave on high until vegetables are crisp-tender, 3-4 minutes, stirring once after 2 minutes. Drain; stir in 1/8 tsp of salt.
- Mix ricotta, 3 tbsp parmesan, oregano, red pepper flakes, and remaining 1/8 tsp salt in bowl. In each baking dish, layer, in order, 2 tbsp sauce, 1 half noodle, half of vegetables, 1 half noodle, half of ricotta mixture, 2 tbsp sauce, 1 half noodle, 1/4 cup sauce, and 1/2 tbsp parmesan. Cover with foil and bake 30 minutes. Uncover and bake until bubbling, 10-15 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 178.6, Fat 6.6, SaturatedFat 2.7, Cholesterol 11.4, Sodium 989.7, Carbohydrate 22.5, Fiber 4.6, Sugar 13.8, Protein 8.4
WEIGHT WATCHERS VEGETABLE "LASAGNA" RECIPE - (4.4/5)
Provided by [email protected]
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- *preheat oven to 425. drain thawed spinach well and squeeze out excess liquid until spinach is dry; reserve. In bowl, lightly beat egg. Stir in ricotta cheese, 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, crushed fennel seeds and reserved spinach until blended. Spread 1/2 cup marinara sauce over bottom of 2 1/2 qt baking dish. arrange 1/3 of frozen eggplant slices in single layer over sauce. spread half of the ricotta mixture over eggplant. top with 3/4 cup of sauce, then half of the remaining eggplant slices and remaining ricotta mixture. gently spread 3/4 sauce over ricotta mixture. top with remaining eggplant and sauce. cover with foil. bake lasagna 45 minutes or until hot in center. uncover ans sprinkle with remaining 3/4 cup mozzarella cheese. bake uncovered until cheese is melted and casserole is hot in center. let stand 10 minutes. serve garnished with fresh basil. cal: 366 protein: 17g fat:17g chol:66mg carbs:38g sodium 897 mg fiber:7g
HEARTY VEGETABLE LASAGNA (WEIGHT WATCHERS)
I modified this recipe and didn't use any non-stick cooking spray or the no-boil noodles. I used some home canned tomato basil marina and threw in some spinach but left out the mushrooms. I also made a big pan of this instead of enough for 4 servings. Recipe posted as written. Courtesy of Weight Watchers New Complete Cookbook.
Provided by AmyZoe
Categories < 4 Hours
Time 1h5m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400. Spray 8 inch square baking dish and 2 baking sheets with nonstick spray. I skipped this step and put my sauce in the bottom and didn't need anything to coat the bottom.
- Place eggplant and zucchini on prepared baking sheets, overlapping slices if necessary.
- Spray with cooking spray and sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. I skipped the non-stick cooking spray and used olive oil. Bake until vegetables are tender, about 15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, heat oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add tomatoes with their juice, mushrooms, bell pepper, basil, and remaining 1/8 teaspoon black pepper.
- Reduce heat and cook until sauce is bubbling but not thickened, about 10 minutes longer.
- Spread 1/2 cup of sauce in prepared baking dish. Cover with 1 lasagna noodle and top with 1/4 of eggplant and zucchini.
- Cover with 1/2 cup of sauce and sprinkle with 2 tablespoons of mozzarella and 1 tablespoon of Parmesan. Repeat to make 4 more layers, ending with noodle topped with sauce. If any sauce remains, spoon over lasagna.
- Cover baking dish with foil and bake until bubbly, about 35 minutes. Uncover and bake until sauce is absorbed, about 10 minutes longer.
- Let stand about 5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 301.5, Fat 14.1, SaturatedFat 7.3, Cholesterol 41.9, Sodium 755.8, Carbohydrate 26, Fiber 8.8, Sugar 13.6, Protein 22.2
Tips:
- To save time, use pre-cooked lasagna noodles.
- If you don't have ricotta cheese, you can substitute cottage cheese or Greek yogurt.
- Add some cooked ground turkey or lean beef to the vegetable mixture for a more hearty lasagna.
- Top the lasagna with a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese before baking for a golden crust.
- Let the lasagna rest for at least 15 minutes before slicing and serving.
Conclusion:
This Weight Watchers Vegetable Lasagna is a delicious and healthy meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner. It is packed with vegetables, lean protein, and whole grains, and it is low in calories and fat. Follow these tips to make the best lasagna possible!
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