Ingredients
- 4 ounces whole wheat lasagna sheets (such as Delallo’s)
- Salt and fresh ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 4 ounces 96% lean ground beef (such as Laura’s Lean)
- 1 1/2 cups fat free, sugar free marinara sauce (such as Pomi )
- 1 cup skim milk
- 2 tablespoons arrowroot
- 2 ounces of parmigiano reggiano, freshly grated
- 1 large zucchini, cut lengthwise into strips 1/4 inch thick
- 20 leaves fresh basil leaves, torn into bite sized pieces
Preparation
Step 1
Heat 3/4 of a tablespoon of olive oil in a large saucepan over medium high heat. Season the ground beef with salt and pepper and add to the pan once the oil is smoking. Brown the beef on one side, about 2 minutes, then break it up with a spoon, add the basil then add the marinara sauce. Bring sauce to a simmer, about 1 minute. Set aside.
Add 1 tablespoon of milk to a small bowl and mix with arrowroot. Add the remaining milk to a small saucepot and bring to a simmer over high heat. Add the arrowroot mixture and whisk until thickened, about 30 seconds. Turn off the heat and add all but 2 tablespoons of grated cheese and whisk into the sauce until smooth. Season with salt and pepper and set aside.
Rub one microwave safe 9”x9” lasagna dish with remaining olive oil then spoon a little bit of Bolognese sauce on the bottom of the dish and then add a single layer of lasagna sheets, Pour some of the cheese sauce over that layer then spread some Bolognese. Spread the zucchini out in a single layer over the Bolognese and then add the cheese sauce and more Bolognese. Repeat this step again with zucchini layers then add the last layer of lasagna sheets and pour the remaining cheese sauce over the top then the remainder of the Bolognese. Sprinkle the top with remaining parmigiano, cover with plastic wrap and then place the pan in the microwave and cook on high until the noodles are tender, about 15 minutes. Remove from the microwave, let stand for at least 5 minutes then cut and serve.
Tips: If the lasagna is not browned enough for your liking, then simply turn on the broiler of the oven for a few minutes, and place the uncovered lasagna under the broiler and give it a little color.