Spinach Alfredo Lasagna

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This lightened-up lasagna packs in the nutrients with plenty of spinach, carrots, and mushrooms--plus satisfies cheese cravings with ricotta, mozzarella and Parmesan.

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Prep Time:
25 mins
Additional Time:
1 hr 35 mins
Total Time:
2 hrs
Servings:
8
Yield:
8 servings

Ingredients

  • Nonstick cooking spray

  • 1 egg, lightly beaten

  • 1 (15 ounce) container part-skim ricotta cheese

  • 1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained

  • 4 cloves garlic, minced

  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

  • 1 (15 ounce) jar light Alfredo sauce

  • ½ cup fat-free milk

  • 6 whole grain lasagna noodles

  • 2 cups shredded carrots

  • 2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms

  • ½ cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

  • ¼ cup finely shredded Parmesan cheese

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly coat a 2-quart rectangular baking dish with cooking spray.

  2. In a medium bowl stir together egg, ricotta cheese, spinach, garlic, and pepper. In a separate bowl combine Alfredo sauce and milk.

  3. Spread about 1/2 cup of the Alfredo sauce mixture into the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Arrange three of the uncooked noodles in a layer over the sauce. Spread half of the spinach mixture over the noodles; top with half of the carrots and half of the mushrooms. Arrange the remaining three uncooked noodles over the vegetables. Top noodles with the remaining spinach mixture. Top with the remaining carrots and the remaining mushrooms. Cover with the remaining Alfredo mixture. Sprinkle with the mozzarella cheese and Parmesan cheese.

  4. Lightly coat a sheet of foil with cooking spray. Cover dish with foil, coated side down.

  5. Bake for 60 to 70 minutes. Uncover. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes more or until top is lightly browned. Let stand for 20 minutes before serving.

Originally appeared: Diabetic Living Magazine

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

262 Calories
13g Fat
24g Carbs
16g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Serving Size 1/8 lasagna
Calories 262
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 24g 9%
Dietary Fiber 4g 14%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 16g 33%
Total Fat 13g 16%
Saturated Fat 7g 35%
Cholesterol 69mg 23%
Vitamin A 9181IU 184%
Vitamin C 5mg 5%
Folate 72mcg 18%
Sodium 527mg 23%
Calcium 357mg 27%
Iron 1mg 7%
Magnesium 47mg 11%
Potassium 403mg 9%

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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