HEALTHIER MEAT LASAGNA
Transform lasagna with meat sauce from a guilty pleasure into a wholesome meal. Small swap-ins can make a mighty difference: Whole-wheat noodles, low-fat cottage cheese, and lean ground sirloin create a light and delicious baked pasta. A topping of melted mozzarella and Parmesan keeps this dish feeling indulgent.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Meat & Poultry Beef Recipes Ground Beef Recipes
Time 1h20m
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Place noodles in an 8-by-8-inch baking dish, and cover with hot tap water; set aside to soften.
- In a 5-quart Dutch oven or heavy pot, heat oil over medium-high. Add onion, eggplant, and garlic; season with salt and pepper. Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until eggplant is very tender, 8 to 10 minutes. Add sirloin, and cook, breaking up meat with a spoon, until no longer pink, 3 to 5 minutes. Add tomato puree, and cook until thickened, 3 to 5 minutes. Season meat sauce with salt and pepper.
- Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, combine cottage cheese and 1/4 cup Parmesan; season with salt and pepper. Remove noodles from baking dish, discarding water.
- Spread about 1/4 cup meat sauce in bottom of dish, and top with 4 noodle halves. Layer with 1/3 cheese mixture, then 1/3 sauce. Repeat twice with remaining noodles, cheese mixture, and sauce. Sprinkle with mozzarella and remaining 2 tablespoons Parmesan. Bake until lasagna is bubbling and cheese topping is golden, 30 to 35 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes before cutting and serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 469 g, Fat 15 g, Fiber 9 g, Protein 40 g
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Nagendra Saha
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Ola Abefe
[email protected]This lasagna was delicious and easy to make. I loved the combination of flavors and textures. I would definitely make this recipe again.
Nanengo Zaharah
[email protected]This lasagna was just okay. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't anything special either. I probably wouldn't make this recipe again.
Ahana Majumdar
[email protected]This lasagna was amazing! The flavors were perfect and the zucchini noodles were a great addition. I will definitely be making this recipe again.
Hussain Gafoor
[email protected]This recipe was a bit of a disappointment. The lasagna was bland and the zucchini noodles were mushy. I wouldn't recommend this recipe.
Dani mian
[email protected]This lasagna was delicious! The ricotta and spinach filling was creamy and flavorful, and the zucchini noodles were a nice touch. I would definitely make this recipe again.
Baby Xavi
[email protected]I thought this recipe was just okay. The flavors were good, but the lasagna was a bit too dry. I think I would have liked it better with a more creamy sauce.
Kevion Williams
[email protected]This lasagna was a bit too heavy for my taste. The ricotta and spinach filling was a bit too rich, and the zucchini noodles didn't add much flavor.
Anime world
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and turned out great! I used whole wheat lasagna noodles and added some extra vegetables to the filling. It was a delicious and healthy meal that the whole family enjoyed.
babirye florence
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of lasagna, but this recipe changed my mind. The combination of flavors and textures was amazing, and I loved that it was a bit lighter than traditional lasagna.
Mike Dean
[email protected]This lasagna was a hit with my family! The ricotta and spinach filling was creamy and flavorful, and the zucchini noodles added a nice touch of freshness. I also loved that this recipe was a bit healthier than traditional lasagna, without sacrificing