Lighter Lasagna

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A lighter version of a classic. If you want to use regular lasagna noodles and boil them first, omit the vegetable juice.

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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
1 hr 15 mins
Additional Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 45 mins
Servings:
8
Yield:
8 servings
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Ingredients

  • 1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained

  • 1 cup low-fat cottage cheese

  • 1 egg

  • cooking spray

  • 1 onion, chopped

  • 2 large garlic cloves, minced

  • 2 cups chopped mushrooms

  • 1 cup shredded carrots

  • 1 pound ground turkey breast

  • 1 (26 ounce) jar low-fat pasta sauce (such as Healthy Request®)

  • 1 cup water

  • 1 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed

  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano

  • 1 teaspoon dried basil

  • 6 no-boil lasagna noodles

  • 1 cup shredded low-fat mozzarella cheese

  • 1 cup tomato-vegetable juice cocktail

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Mix the spinach, cottage cheese, and egg in a large bowl.

  2. Place a large skillet over medium-high heat, and coat with nonstick cooking spray. Cook the onion, garlic, mushrooms, and carrot until the onion is soft, about 5 minutes. Add the ground turkey, and stir until cooked through, about 5 minutes. Pour the pasta sauce and water into the skillet. Season with rosemary,oregano, and basil. Simmer sauce for 10 minutes.

  3. Spray a 9x13 baking pan with nonstick cooking spray. Spread 1/3 of the sauce on the bottom of the pan, and top with 3 noodles. Spoon an additional 1/3 of the sauce on the noodles; top with the spinach mixture. Sprinkle with 1/2 of the mozzarella cheese. Top with remaining 3 noodles and the rest of the sauce. Pour the vegetable juice evenly over the lasagna, and top with the remaining mozzarella. Cover the dish with foil.

  4. Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes. Remove foil, and bake for an additional 10 minutes. Remove from oven and let lasagna rest for 10 to 15 minutes before serving.

Tips

Cook's Note:

If using regular lasagna noodles, boil them before assembling lasagna and omit the vegetable juice.

56 home cooks made it!

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

263 Calories
9g Fat
24g Carbs
25g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 263
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 9g 12%
Saturated Fat 4g 18%
Cholesterol 74mg 25%
Sodium 663mg 29%
Total Carbohydrate 24g 9%
Dietary Fiber 3g 9%
Total Sugars 6g
Protein 25g 51%
Vitamin C 18mg 20%
Calcium 361mg 28%
Iron 3mg 18%
Potassium 495mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.