Vegetable Lasagna

You won't miss the meat in this low-calorie lasagna. Vegetables and cheese provide the flavor and whole-wheat noodles add heart-healthy fiber.

Prep Time:
25 mins
Additional Time:
45 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 10 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
6 servings
Nutrition Profile:

Ingredients

  • 6 dried whole wheat lasagna noodles

  • 2 ½ cups zucchini and/or yellow summer squash halved lengthwise and sliced (2 medium)

  • 2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms (see Tip)

  • cup chopped onion (1 small)

  • 2 teaspoons olive oil

  • 1 cup light ricotta cheese

  • ¼ cup snipped fresh Italian (flat leaf) parsley

  • 3 tablespoons finely shredded Parmesan cheese (1 ounce)

  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper

  • 2 cups purchased pasta sauce

  • 1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese (4 ounces)

  • ½ cup chopped, seeded tomato (1 medium)

Directions

  1. Cook noodles according to package directions; drain and rinse with cold water. Drain well.

  2. Meanwhile, in large nonstick skillet cook and stir squash, mushrooms*, and onion in hot oil over medium-high heat about 5 minutes or until tender; remove from heat and set aside. In a small bowl combine ricotta cheese, parsley, Parmesan cheese, and pepper.

  3. To assemble, place 3 lasagna noodles in the bottom of a 2-quart rectangular baking dish, trimming to fit as necessary. Spoon half of the ricotta cheese mixture over the noodles. Top with half of the vegetable mixture, half of the sauce, and half of the mozzarella cheese. Layer with remaining noodles, ricotta cheese mixture, vegetable mixture, and sauce.

  4. Bake, uncovered, in a 375 degrees F oven for 30 minutes. Sprinkle with tomato and the remaining mozzarella cheese. Bake 5 minutes more or until heated through. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.

    Vegetable Lasagna

Tips

Tip: Baby portabella mushrooms taste great in this recipe.

Originally appeared: Diabetic Living Magazine

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

256 Calories
9g Fat
30g Carbs
16g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Serving Size 1 serving
Calories 256
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 30g 11%
Dietary Fiber 6g 21%
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 16g 32%
Total Fat 9g 11%
Saturated Fat 4g 19%
Cholesterol 24mg 8%
Vitamin A 417IU 8%
Vitamin C 16mg 17%
Folate 25mcg 6%
Sodium 465mg 20%
Calcium 304mg 23%
Iron 2mg 9%
Magnesium 19mg 5%
Potassium 388mg 8%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

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