Description

This Healthy Lasagna brings together vibrant vegetables and lean proteins, making it a delightful comfort dish for quick family dinners and gatherings. Its irresistible flavor, cheesy goodness, and simple prep make it a go-to recipe for food lovers seeking homemade delights.

Ingredients

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1 lb lean ground beef or ground turkey
1 large yellow onion, chopped
6 large cloves garlic, minced
½ teaspoon sea salt, plus more to taste
1 (28 oz) can crushed tomatoes
1 (8 oz) can tomato sauce
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1 ½ teaspoons dried basil
1 teaspoon dried parsley
1 teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon dried thyme
¼ teaspoon ground pepper
1 (16 oz) container low-fat cottage cheese
1 (8 oz) block part-skim mozzarella cheese, shredded (divided)
½ cup freshly grated or shredded Parmesan cheese
1 large egg
2 cups fresh baby spinach, chopped
6 whole wheat or regular lasagna noodles
Fresh parsley or basil for topping

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Instructions

Brown the meat with chopped onions and minced garlic in a skillet until cooked through.
Stir in crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, tomato paste, balsamic vinegar, and dry herbs; simmer for 15-20 minutes.
Mix cottage cheese, mozzarella, Parmesan, egg, garlic, and spinach in a bowl.
Cook lasagna noodles according to package instructions, then lay flat to cool.
In a baking dish, layer meat sauce, noodles, cheese mixture, and repeat layers; top with remaining sauce and mozzarella.
Cover with foil and bake at 375°F for 25 minutes; uncover and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until cheese is bubbly.
Let cool for 10 minutes, garnish with parsley or basil, and serve.

Notes

Feel free to use plant-based crumbles instead of ground meat for a vegetarian option.
Cook noodles al dente, as they will soften further while baking.
Consider adding extra garlic to the cheese mixture for more flavor.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 320
Sugar: 5g
Sodium: 720mg
Fat: 14g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Unsaturated Fat: 7g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 30g
Fiber: 4g
Protein: 26g
Cholesterol: 60mg