The Tastiest, Healthiest Lasagna You’ll Ever Make
This healthy lasagna recipe is a perfect balance of flavor, nutrition, and satisfaction. It’s loaded with fresh vegetables, lean protein, and wholesome ingredients while keeping the signature cheesy, saucy goodness that makes lasagna irresistible. Whether you're looking to lighten up a family favorite or add more nutrient-rich meals to your diet, this lasagna will exceed your expectations.
Ingredients
For the Sauce:
- - 2 tbsp olive oil
- - 1 small onion finely chopped
- - 3 cloves garlic minced
- - 1 28 oz can crushed San Marzano tomatoes
- - 1 14 oz can diced tomatoes
- - 2 tbsp tomato paste
- - 1 tsp dried oregano
- - 1 tsp dried basil
- - ½ tsp thyme
- - 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- - Salt & pepper to taste
For the Layers:
- - 12 whole-wheat or lentil lasagna noodles
- - 1 lb lean ground turkey or 1½ cups cooked lentils for vegetarian option
- - 1 medium zucchini thinly sliced
- - 1 cup mushrooms chopped
- - 1 red bell pepper diced
- - 2 cups fresh spinach chopped
- - 1 cup part-skim mozzarella shredded
- - 1½ cups low-fat cottage cheese or Greek yogurt
- - ¼ cup grated Parmesan
- - 1 egg to bind the cheese mixture
Instructions
Prepare the Sauce
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and cook until soft (3-5 minutes).
- Stir in garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add tomato paste, stirring well, then pour in crushed and diced tomatoes.
- Stir in oregano, basil, thyme, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper. Let simmer for 20-30 minutes on low heat, stirring occasionally.
Cook the Protein & Veggies
- In a separate pan, cook ground turkey until browned (5-7 minutes). Season with salt and pepper.
- Remove turkey and sauté zucchini, mushrooms, and bell pepper until tender (about 5 minutes).
Prepare the Cheese Mixture
- In a bowl, mix cottage cheese (or Greek yogurt) with spinach, Parmesan, and egg until well combined.
Assemble the Lasagna
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Spread 1 cup of sauce at the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- Layer 3-4 lasagna noodles over the sauce.
- Spread ⅓ of the cheese mixture, ⅓ of the turkey/veggies, and more sauce.
- Repeat the layers, finishing with sauce and sprinkling mozzarella on top.
Bake & Serve
- Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
- Remove foil and bake 10 more minutes until cheese is golden and bubbly.
- Let rest for 10 minutes** before slicing.
Notes
Storage & Reheating Tips
- Refrigerate: Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
- Freeze: Wrap tightly and freeze for up to 3 months.
- Reheat: Bake at 350°F for 15 minutes, or microwave for 2-3 minutes.
- Refrigerate: Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
- Freeze: Wrap tightly and freeze for up to 3 months.
- Reheat: Bake at 350°F for 15 minutes, or microwave for 2-3 minutes.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 30gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 480mgFiber: 6gSugar: 8g
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