Lasagna Lite

Be the first to rate this recipe

Ingredients

  • 9 whole wheat lasagna noodles (about 8 oz)
  • 1/2 cup onion, chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 lb ground turkey
  • 1 cup mushroom, thinly sliced
  • 1 green pepper, deseeded and diced
  • 1 large tomatoes, diced
  • 3 cups tomato sauce
  • 2 teaspoons oregano
  • 1 teaspoon basil
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley
  • 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
  • 6 cups fresh spinach, chopped
  • 2 cups fat-free ricotta cheese
  • 3 teaspoons dried chives
  • 8 ounces part-skim mozzarella cheese, grated

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  2. Spray a large nonstick frying pan with vegetable cooking spray.
  3. Cook onion and garlic for several minutes stirring constantly.
  4. 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).
  5. Add the mushrooms and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
  6. Add the green pepper, tomato, tomato sauce, oregano, basil, parsley and pepper and simmer 2-3 minutes.
  7. Remove frying pan from heat.
  8. 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.
  9. Drain noodles and rinse with cold water and drain.
  10. In a bowl, combine ricotta and chives, mix in spinach.
  11. Spray a 9x13-inch baking pan with vegetable cooking spray.
  12. Arrange 3 lasagna noodles on the bottom of the pan.
  13. Spread evenly with one third of the ricotta mixture, then one third of the turkey mixture, and sprinkle with one third of mozzarella.
  14. Repeat twice with remaining ingredients.
  15. Bake for about 25 minutes or until cheese bubbles.
  16. Cool at least 5 minutes before cutting.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

613 kcal 31% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 36.8g 74% DV
Total Fat 21.7g 28% DV
Carbs 88g 32% DV
Fiber 35.1g 100% DV
Sugar 6.9g 14% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 603.5mg 26% DV
Potassium 3638.8mg 77% DV
Cholesterol 45.5mg 15% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 1189.5mcg 100% DV
Vitamin C 244.1mg 100% DV
Vitamin D 6.9mcg 34% DV
Calcium 1080.8mg 83% DV
Iron 33.6mg 100% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

Italian recipes → Dairy recipes → All recipes →