Made-Over Lasagna

May 10, 2023May 10, 20230 4
Healthy and Delicious Made-Over Lasagna Recipe
in Pasta

Prep

20 min

Cook

45 min

Ready In

65 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 lb Italian sausage ( ground )
15 ounces ricotta cheese
1/4 cup parmesan cheese
4 cups mozzarella cheese ( shredded )
2 eggs ( beaten )
3 teaspoons garlic powder
1 teaspoon oregano
1 box elbow macaroni
1 1/2 cups fresh mushrooms ( sliced )
2 jars spaghetti sauce ( I use Ragu meat )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
8
Calories
700
Sugar
10g
Fat
49g
This Made-Over Lasagna recipe is a healthy and delicious version of the classic Italian dish. It has a rich, hearty flavor that is sure to satisfy your cravings for comfort food. The recipe uses elbow macaroni instead of traditional lasagna noodles, which makes it easier and faster to prepare. The dish is also loaded with mushrooms, Italian sausage, and cheese, which adds protein, fiber, and calcium to the recipe. This recipe yields a large portion that is perfect for feeding a family for dinner or saving leftovers for lunch throughout the week.

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 375°F.
2.Cook elbow macaroni according to package instructions and set aside.
3.Cook Italian sausage in a large skillet until browned. Drain the grease and add sliced mushrooms. Cook until mushrooms are tender. Add spaghetti sauce, garlic powder, and oregano and simmer for 10 minutes.
4.In a large mixing bowl, combine ricotta cheese, parmesan cheese, mozzarella cheese, and eggs. Stir in cooked elbow macaroni.
5.Grease a 9x13 baking dish. Spoon half of the meat sauce on bottom of dish. Pour macaroni mixture on top of the meat sauce. Spoon the remaining meat sauce on top of the macaroni.
6.Bake for 30 minutes covered. Remove foil and bake additional 15 minutes or until cheese is bubbly and brown.
7.

PROS

This made-over lasagna recipe is a healthy twist on the classic Italian comfort food.
It is packed with protein, rich in flavor, and easy to make.

The use of elbow macaroni instead of traditional lasagna pasta makes the recipe more convenient and faster to make.

The recipe yields a large family-sized portion.

CONS

The dish has a high calorie count due to the use of cheese and meat, so it should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

The recipe is not suitable for vegans or those with gluten intolerance, since it contains meat and regular pasta.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This dish is rich in protein and calcium due to the presence of Italian sausage and cheese.
It is also high in fiber due to the use of elbow macaroni instead of regular lasagna noodles.
The mushrooms in the recipe are a good source of antioxidants, vitamin D, and potassium, which help support the immune system, bones, and heart health.

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