Best 5 Skinny Lasagna Recipes

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Craving lasagna but watching your weight? You can still enjoy this classic Italian dish without sacrificing flavor or satisfaction. Skinny lasagna is a lighter, healthier version of the traditional lasagna that uses leaner ingredients and smart cooking techniques to reduce calories and fat. You can still expect all the delicious flavors and textures of classic lasagna, but without the guilt. This article will provide you with all the necessary information and guidance to create a skinny lasagna that is both delicious and diet-friendly.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

SKINNY LASAGNA



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38% fewer calories • 52% less fat • 55% less sat fat than the original recipe. Check out this healthified spin on a classic Italian favorite - it lost the fat but not the flavor!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 2h30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 10

9 uncooked lasagna noodles
1 lb extra-lean (at least 90%) ground beef
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 jar (25.5 oz) Muir Glen™ organic Italian herb pasta sauce
1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne)
1 1/2 teaspoons dried basil leaves
1 egg
1 container (15 oz) reduced-fat ricotta cheese
2 cups shredded reduced-fat mozzarella cheese (8 oz)
1/3 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray. Cook and drain noodles as directed on package. Place in cold water.
  • Meanwhile, in 12-inch skillet, cook beef and garlic over medium-high heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring frequently, until beef is thoroughly cooked; drain. Stir in pasta sauce, ground red pepper and 1 teaspoon of the basil. Heat to boiling, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat.
  • Heat oven to 350°F. In medium bowl, beat egg slightly. Stir in ricotta cheese and remaining 1/2 teaspoon basil until blended. Drain noodles. Spread about 1/2 cup sauce mixture over bottom of baking dish. Top with 3 noodles, 1 1/2 cups of the sauce mixture, half of the ricotta mixture and 3/4 cup of the mozzarella cheese. Repeat layers once. Top with remaining noodles, sauce and mozzarella cheese; sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Spray 15-inch piece of foil with cooking spray. Cover lasagna with foil.
  • Bake 45 minutes. Uncover; bake 10 to 15 minutes longer or until bubbly. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 240, Carbohydrate 21 g, Cholesterol 60 mg, Fiber 2 g, Protein 20 g, SaturatedFat 4 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 400 mg, Sugar 5 g, TransFat 0 g

SKINNY ROASTED-VEGETABLE LASAGNA



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Enjoy this classic Italian lasagna that's baked with veggies for a cheesy and delicious dinner.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 1h15m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 medium bell peppers (any color), cut into 1-inch pieces
1 medium onion, cut into 8 wedges and separated into pieces
2 medium zucchini, sliced (4 cups)
8 ounces mushrooms, sliced (3 cups)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 large onion, chopped (1 cup)
2 tablespoons finely chopped garlic
1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes, undrained
3 tablespoons chopped fresh or 1 tablespoon dried basil leaves
3 tablespoons chopped fresh or 1 tablespoon dried oregano leaves
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
12 uncooked lasagna noodles
2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese (12 ounces)
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese (2 ounces)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 450° F. Spray 15 x 10-inch pan with sides with cooking spray. Place bell peppers, onion wedges, zucchini and mushrooms in single layer in pan. Spray vegetables with cooking spray; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Bake uncovered 20 to 25 minutes, turning vegetables once, until vegetables are tender.
  • Meanwhile, prepare Tomato Sauce. Spray 2-quart saucepan with cooking spray. Add chopped onion and garlic; cook over medium heat 2 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in remaining sauce ingredients. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer uncovered 15 to 20 minutes or until slightly thickened.
  • Meanwhile, cook and drain noodles as directed on package. Rinse noodles with cold water; drain. Mix cheeses; set aside.
  • Reduce oven temperature to 400° F. Spray 13 x 9-inch baking dish with cooking spray. Reserve 3/4 cup cheese mixture for top. Spread 1/4 cup of the sauce in baking dish; top with 3 noodles. Layer with 3/4 cup sauce, 1 1/4 cups vegetables and about 1/2 cup cheese. Repeat layering with remaining noodles, sauce, vegetables and cheese 3 more times, using the reserved 3/4 cup cheese on the last layer.
  • Bake uncovered 20 to 25 minutes or until hot and bubbly and cheese is light golden brown . Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 280, Carbohydrate 32 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 3 g, Protein 17 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 610 mg, Sugar 7 g, TransFat 0 g

SKINNY VEGETABLE LASAGNA



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Rich and hearty eggplant and portobello mushrooms give this meatless skinny lasagna a meaty texture and taste.

Provided by SlimCookins

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pasta     Lasagna Recipes     Vegetarian Lasagna Recipes

Time 1h30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 13

6 dry whole wheat lasagna noodles, or more to taste
1 small eggplant, chopped
1 yellow squash, chopped
1 zucchini, chopped
1 portobello mushroom, chopped
1 (28 ounce) jar low-fat marinara sauce
1 (15 ounce) container fat-free ricotta cheese
4 ounces shredded low-fat mozzarella cheese
2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese
3 cloves garlic, diced
1 egg
2 teaspoons dried oregano
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook lasagna noodles in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain and set aside to cool.
  • Combine eggplant, squash, zucchini, mushroom, and marinara sauce in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce to a simmer and cook, covered, until vegetables are tender, about 10 minutes.
  • Combine ricotta cheese, mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, garlic, egg, oregano, salt, and pepper in a large bowl.
  • Spread 1/3 the sauce mixture into the bottom of a 8-inch square baking dish. Top with 2 cooked lasagna noodles. Spread 1/2 the cheese mixture on top and cover with 2 more lasagna noodles. Repeat, ending with sauce on top. Cover with aluminum foil.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until golden and bubbling, about 40 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 262.6 calories, Carbohydrate 36.9 g, Cholesterol 42.4 mg, Fat 6.1 g, Fiber 6.4 g, Protein 15.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.4 g, Sodium 610.4 mg, Sugar 11.9 g

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

SKINNY RAVIOLI LASAGNA



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Make and share this Skinny Ravioli Lasagna recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Kate DeMello

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 35m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 (25 ounce) package whole wheat ravioli
1 (26 1/2 ounce) bottle spaghetti sauce (I use my homemade sauce)
2 cups reduced-fat mozzarella cheese, shredded

Steps:

  • In 9x13-inch dish spread a little bit of sauce at bottom (to prevent sticking).
  • Put on ravioli, as many as will fit without being"tight".
  • Put on more sauce and then cheese.
  • Repeat until all ravioli is gone.
  • Bake at 375 for 20-30 minutes.

Tips:

  • Use low-fat ingredients: Choose lean ground beef or turkey, low-fat cheese, and whole wheat lasagna noodles to reduce the overall fat and calorie content of your lasagna.
  • Make a veggie-packed sauce: Add plenty of chopped vegetables to your sauce, such as onions, carrots, celery, zucchini, and spinach. This will boost the nutritional value of your lasagna and make it more filling.
  • Go easy on the cheese: While cheese is a delicious part of lasagna, it can also be high in fat and calories. Use a light hand when adding cheese to your lasagna, and choose low-fat or part-skim mozzarella cheese.
  • Bake your lasagna uncovered: This will help the top of the lasagna get nice and crispy.
  • Let your lasagna rest before serving: This will allow the flavors to meld and the lasagna to set up properly.

Conclusion:

Skinny lasagna is a delicious and satisfying meal that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It's a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables, and it's also a good source of protein and fiber. With a few simple substitutions, you can make a skinny lasagna that is just as tasty as the traditional version, but much healthier.

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