Lite Lasagna

Prep: 120 min Cook: 40 min Serves: 8 Cuisine: Italian

A light, cheesy lasagna featuring zucchini and tofu, perfect for health-conscious eaters and vegetarians seeking a flavorful, satisfying Italian-inspired dish.

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Ingredients

  • 1/2 lb lasagna noodles
  • 1/2 cup low-fat cottage cheese
  • 2 tablespoons minced parsley
  • 1 egg
  • 3/4 cup part-skim mozzarella cheese, diced
  • 1 (16 oz) soft tofu, drained
  • 1/4 cup grated Romano cheese
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 medium zucchini, sliced thin

Instructions

  1. About 2 hours before serving, prepare lasagna noodles as label directs; drain.
  2. In a medium bowl, mash the tofu with a fork; stir in Romano cheese, parsley, salt, egg, and cottage cheese.
  3. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  4. In a 3-quart shallow casserole, arrange half of the cooked lasagna noodles.
  5. Spread half of the tofu mixture over the noodles.
  6. Arrange half of the sliced zucchini on top.
  7. Sprinkle with half of the diced mozzarella cheese.
  8. Top with half of the spaghetti sauce.
  9. Repeat the layers with remaining ingredients.
  10. Bake for 40 minutes or until heated through.
  11. Remove from oven and let stand for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

400 kcal 20% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 28g 56% DV
Total Fat 16.6g 21% DV
Carbs 39.3g 14% DV
Fiber 8.8g 32% DV
Sugar 2.4g 5% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10520.5mg 100% DV
Potassium 1914.8mg 41% DV
Cholesterol 113mg 38% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 111.3mcg 12% DV
Vitamin C 42mg 47% DV
Vitamin D 0.3mcg 1% DV
Calcium 576.3mg 44% DV
Iron 14.6mg 81% DV

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

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