LIGHTER LASAGNA CORN CARNE

Lighter Lasagna Corn Carne image

Packed with lean ground beef and nutritious veggies, here's a dinner dish that's as good as it is good for you! -Mary Lou Wills, La Plata, Maryland

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 1h15m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

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Ingredients

1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
1 jar (16 ounces) salsa
1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (14-3/4 ounces) cream-style corn
1 large onion, chopped
1 medium green pepper, chopped
1 celery rib, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon minced fresh basil or 1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon chili powder
12 lasagna noodles, cooked, rinsed and drained
2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Add the salsa, beans, vegetables, garlic and seasonings. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes., Spread a fourth of the meat sauce in a 13x9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray; top with four noodles. Repeat layers once. Top with half of the remaining sauce; sprinkle with half of the cheeses. Layer with remaining noodles, sauce and cheeses., Cover and bake at 350° for 30 minutes. Uncover; bake 15-20 minutes longer or until heated through. Let stand for 15 minutes before cutting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 292 calories, Fat 8g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 37mg cholesterol, Sodium 674mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 20g protein. Diabetic Exchanges