Layers of Lasagna (Light Version)

By gtbalm

Ingredients

• 12 ounces lean ground turkey or beef
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1/2 cup finely chopped carrot
• 15 ounces Italian style tomato sauce
• 6 ounces tomato paste
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 9 lasagna noodles, preferably low-carb pasta
• 1 egg, beaten
• 15 ounces light ricotta cheese or low fat cottage cheese, drained
• 4 ounces shredded part skim mozzarella cheese
• 1 ounce grated parmesan cheese or romano cheese

Details

Servings 8
Adapted from cooksrecipes.com

Preparation

Step 1

1. For sauce, in a large saucepan cook ground beef, onion, carrot, and garlic over medium-high heat until meat is brown and vegetables are tender.

2. Drain off fat.

3. Stir in the tomato sauce, tomato paste, water, and pepper.

4. Bring to boiling; reduce heat.

5. Simmer, covered, for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

6. Meanwhile, cook the lasagna noodles according to the package directions.

7. Drain noodles; rinse with cold water.

8. Drain well; set aside.

9. For cheese filling, in a small bowl stir together the egg and ricotta cheese.

10. Lightly coat a 2-quart rectangular baking dish with cooking spray.

11. Layer 3 noodles in the prepared baking dish.

12. Spread with a third of the cheese filling.

13. Top with a third of the sauce and a third of the mozzarella cheese.

14. Repeat layers twice.

15. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

16. Bake, covered, in a 375°F (190°C) oven for 20 minutes.

17. Uncover and bake for 5 minutes more or until heated through.

18. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.