SKINNY LASAGNA

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I got this ages ago from Midwest Living magazine. Even my mushroom-hating husband and picky kids like it. It isn't quick, but it's worth it for healthy lasagna.

Provided by wife2abadge

Categories     Meat

Time 1h5m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

1/2 lb ground sirloin
1 cup mushroom, sliced
1 cup onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 (16 ounce) can stewed tomatoes, cut up
1 (16 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon dried basil, crushed
1 teaspoon dried oregano, crushed
1/2 teaspoon fennel seed, crushed
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon red pepper, crushed
2 egg whites, beaten
1 cup skim milk ricotta cheese
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
6 lasagna noodles
4 ounces mozzarella cheese, shredded

Steps:

  • Cook the beef, mushrooms, onion, and garlic just til meat is brown; drain.
  • Stir in undrained tomatoes, tomato sauce, sugar, basil, oregano, fennel, crushed red pepper, and black pepper and bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, for 35 minutes to thicken, stirring occasionally.
  • In a small bowl, stir together the beaten egg whites, ricotta, and 1/4 c Parmesan cheese.
  • Cook the lasagna noodles just til tender, drain, and rinse with cold water.
  • Spray an 11x7x2 inch baking dish with nonstick spray coating.
  • Arrange 3 of the lasagna noodles in the bottom (trim to fit).
  • Spread with half of the ricotta mixture.
  • Spoon half of the sauce over the top and sprinkle with half of the mozzarella cheese.
  • Repeat layering noodles, cheese mixture, and sauce -- but not the mozzarella.
  • Sprinkle the remaining 1/4 cup of Parmesan over the top.
  • Bake 35 minutes at 350 degrees.
  • Remove and sprinkle with reserved mozzarella.
  • Return to ove and bake 5-10 minutes more.
  • Let stand 10 minutes before cutting and serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 386.7, Fat 16.4, SaturatedFat 8.3, Cholesterol 60.3, Sodium 918, Carbohydrate 35.1, Fiber 3.4, Sugar 9.8, Protein 26

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