LIGHT CHICKEN AND SQUASH LASAGNA

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Substitute Basic Bechamel Sauce for the pasta sauce to make a richer version of this recipe.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Chicken     Ground Chicken Recipes

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/2 pounds yellow squash or zucchini, sliced into 1/4-inch-thick rounds
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Coarse salt and ground pepper
1 pound ground white-meat chicken
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/3 cup packed fresh basil leaves, torn
1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh marjoram or oregano
5 cups prepared pasta sauce
8 no-boil lasagna noodles
1 1/4 cups grated Parmesan (3 1/4 ounces)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees, with racks in middle and upper third. Divide squash between two rimmed baking sheets. Toss each with 1 tablespoon oil and season with salt and pepper. Bake until tender, 20 minutes, stirring squash and rotating sheets halfway through. Let sheets cool on wire racks.
  • Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high. Add chicken and cook, stirring occasionally, until cooked through, 4 minutes. Add cayenne, basil, and marjoram and season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until fragrant, 3 minutes. Transfer chicken to a medium bowl.
  • Spread 1 cup sauce in an 8-inch square baking dish. Top with 2 noodles. Layer with half the chicken, then 1 cup sauce and 1/4 cup Parmesan. Top with 2 more noodles, half the squash, 1 cup sauce, and 1/4 cup Parmesan. Repeat layering with remaining ingredients, reserving the last 1/4 cup Parmesan. Cover lasagna loosely with foil and bake on top rack until sauce is bubbling, 35 to 40 minutes. (Place a rimmed baking sheet on middle rack to catch any drippings.) Remove lasagna from oven and heat broiler. Sprinkle with reserved Parmesan and broil until cheese is browned and bubbling, 3 to 5 minutes. Let cool 20 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 409 g, Fat 18 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 25 g

Cristy Alexi
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I'm not a fan of lasagna, but I tried this recipe and was pleasantly surprised. It was really good!


tawanda muwandi
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This lasagna was a lot of work to make, but it was worth it. It was absolutely delicious.


Love Games
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my lasagna didn't turn out as well as I had hoped. The sauce was a bit too thin.


Sahib Rahman
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This lasagna was a bit too cheesy for my taste, but I still enjoyed it.


Gh Ygg
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I added some chopped spinach to the filling, and it turned out great! The spinach added a nice pop of color and flavor.


Nelson Legrand
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This lasagna was easy to make and tasted delicious. I will definitely be making it again.


SHAMS GAMING
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I'm not a big fan of squash, but I really enjoyed this lasagna. The squash was cooked perfectly, and it added a nice sweetness to the dish.


godzilla fam
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I made this lasagna for a potluck, and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it.


John Rizzotti
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I followed the recipe exactly, and it turned out great! The lasagna was cheesy and delicious.


Puriyar Sarasati
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This lasagna was a hit with my family! The chicken and squash were cooked perfectly, and the sauce was flavorful and creamy. I will definitely be making this again.