Ingredients Dairy Cheese Healthy Ricotta Cheese Recipes Easy Lasagna 4.0 (2) 1 Review This classic beef lasagna recipe is easy to make and will be ready to eat in just over an hour. By EatingWell Test Kitchen EatingWell Test Kitchen The EatingWell Test Kitchen is comprised of a group of culinary professionals who develop and test our recipes. Our recipes go through a rigorous process, which includes testing by trained recipe testers, using different equipment (e.g., gas and electric stoves) and a variety of tools and techniques to make sure that it will really work when you make it at home. Testers shop major supermarkets to research availability of ingredients. Finally, a Registered Dietitian reviews each recipe to ensure that we deliver food that's not only delicious, but adheres to our nutrition guidelines as well. Learn more about our food philosophy and nutrition parameters. 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Meet the EatingWell Test Kitchen Rate PRINT Share Trending Videos Close this video player Prep Time: 30 mins Additional Time: 35 mins Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins Servings: 8 Yield: 8 servings Nutrition Profile: Nut-Free Low-Sodium Soy-Free High-Protein Low-Calorie Jump to Nutrition Facts Ingredients 12 ounces lean ground beef 1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup) 1 medium carrot, finely chopped (1/2 cup) 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 (15 ounce) can no-salt-added tomato sauce 1 (6 ounce) can no-salt-added tomato paste ½ cup water 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning, crushed ¼ teaspoon ground pepper 9 lasagna noodles 1 egg, beaten 1 (15 ounce) container light ricotta cheese or low-fat cottage cheese, drained 1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese (4 ounces) ¼ cup grated Parmesan or Romano cheese (1 ounce) 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil Directions Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. For sauce, cook ground beef, onion, carrot, and garlic in a large saucepan over medium-high heat until meat is brown and vegetables are tender. Drain off fat. Stir in tomato sauce, tomato paste, the water, Italian seasoning, and pepper. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Meanwhile, cook lasagna noodles according to package directions. Drain the noodles; rinse with cold water. Drain well; set aside. Lightly coat a 2-quart rectangular baking dish with cooking spray. For cheese filling, stir together the egg and ricotta (or cottage) cheese in a small bowl. Layer three noodles in the prepared baking dish. Spread with one-third of the cheese filling. Top with one-third of the sauce and one-third of the mozzarella cheese. Repeat layers twice. Sprinkle with Parmesan (or Romano). Bake, covered with foil, for 20 minutes. Uncover and bake for 5 minutes more or until heated through. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving. If desired, sprinkle with basil. Originally appeared: Diabetic Living Magazine Rate It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 309 Calories 9g Fat 33g Carbs 9g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 8 Serving Size 1 serving Calories 309 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 33g 12% Dietary Fiber 3g 11% Total Sugars 9g Protein 9g 18% Total Fat 9g 12% Saturated Fat 5g 25% Cholesterol 81mg 27% Sodium 326mg 14% 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. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved