Healthy Lasagna – NO KIDDING!

May 10, 2023May 10, 20230 1
Healthy Lasagna - NO KIDDING! A delicious and nutritious twist on a classic comfort food dish
in Pasta

Prep

30 min

Cook

45 min

Ready In

75 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 package whole wheat spiral pasta
green peppers or yellow pepper
1 zucchini
1 summer squash
1 onion
1 package veggie crumbles ( Or turkey if you prefer )
1 package soy mozzarella cheese ( can use Kraft Fat Free Cheese as well )
1 package soy cheddar cheese
2 cups fat-free cottage cheese
1/4 cup Egg Beaters egg substitute
Italian spices
fresh garlic
1 can no-sugar-added spaghetti sauce

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
10
Calories
290
Sugar
6g
Fat
7g
This healthy lasagna recipe is a delicious and nutritious twist on a classic comfort food dish. It's loaded with vegetables, whole wheat pasta, and low-fat cheese that combine to create a filling and satisfying meal. It's perfect for a family dinner or for meal prep for the week ahead. This recipe is also a great way to sneak in some extra veggies for those who may not be big fans of vegetables. The combination of whole wheat pasta, veggies, and low-fat cheese provides a good balance of carbohydrates, protein, and healthy fats. This recipe proves that healthy food can be delicious and satisfying.

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 375° F.
2.Cook spiral pasta according to package instructions.
3.Chop onion, green pepper, zucchini, and squash into bite-sized pieces.
4.In a large skillet, cook veggie crumbles with garlic and Italian spices over medium heat until browned.
5.Add chopped vegetables and continue cooking until tender.
6.In a separate bowl, mix together fat-free cottage cheese and Egg Beaters.
7.In a 9x13 inch baking dish, spread a small amount of spaghetti sauce over the bottom.
8.Layer half of the cooked pasta on top of the sauce.
9.Layer half of the veggie crumbles and vegetables on top of the pasta.
10.Spread half of the cottage cheese mixture on top of the vegetables.
11.Repeat layers with remaining pasta, veggie crumbles and vegetables, and cottage cheese mixture.
12.Pour remaining spaghetti sauce over the top of the lasagna.
13.Sprinkle soy mozzarella and soy cheddar cheese on top of the sauce.
14.Cover with foil and bake for 25-30 minutes.
15.Remove foil and continue baking for an additional 10-15 minutes or until cheese is melted and bubbly.

PROS

This lasagna is a healthy and nutritious twist on a classic comfort food dish.

The combination of whole wheat pasta, vegetables, and low-fat cheese makes for a delicious and filling meal.

It’s a great way to sneak in some extra veggies.

It’s also a great source of protein.

CONS

This recipe requires some prep work and assembly time.

It may take longer to prepare than some other pasta dishes.

Some may find the texture of the veggie crumbles to be a bit different from traditional ground meat.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This lasagna is a great source of whole grains and vegetables.
Whole wheat pasta provides more fiber and nutrients than traditional white pasta.
The vegetables in this recipe provide a variety of vitamins and minerals.
Low-fat cheese is a good source of calcium and protein.

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