Description
A healthier version of the classic Maggiano’s lasagna with lower fat and calories but still packed with flavor.
Ingredients
- 12 lasagna noodles
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1/2 lb Italian turkey sausage
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 jar (24 oz) marinara sauce
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 egg
- 1 container (15 oz) part-skim ricotta cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Cook lasagna noodles according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, brown the ground beef, turkey sausage, onion, and garlic over medium heat. Drain excess fat.
- Stir in marinara sauce, diced tomatoes, basil, oregano, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 10 minutes.
- In a bowl, mix the egg, ricotta cheese, and Parmesan cheese.
- Spread a thin layer of meat sauce in the bottom of a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Layer 4 lasagna noodles, half the ricotta mixture, and a third of the mozzarella cheese. Repeat layers.
- Top with remaining noodles, sauce, and mozzarella cheese.
- Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake for another 15 minutes.
- Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Use whole wheat lasagna noodles for extra fiber.
- You can substitute ground turkey for beef.
- Add spinach or mushrooms for more veggies.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian