Skinny Lasagna

"I got this ages ago from Midwest Living magazine. Even my mushroom-hating husband and picky kids like it. It isn't quick, but it's worth it for healthy lasagna."
 
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Ready In:
1hr 5mins
Ingredients:
17
Serves:
6
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ingredients

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directions

  • Cook the beef, mushrooms, onion, and garlic just til meat is brown; drain.
  • Stir in undrained tomatoes, tomato sauce, sugar, basil, oregano, fennel, crushed red pepper, and black pepper and bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, for 35 minutes to thicken, stirring occasionally.
  • In a small bowl, stir together the beaten egg whites, ricotta, and 1/4 c Parmesan cheese.
  • Cook the lasagna noodles just til tender, drain, and rinse with cold water.
  • Spray an 11x7x2 inch baking dish with nonstick spray coating.
  • Arrange 3 of the lasagna noodles in the bottom (trim to fit).
  • Spread with half of the ricotta mixture.
  • Spoon half of the sauce over the top and sprinkle with half of the mozzarella cheese.
  • Repeat layering noodles, cheese mixture, and sauce -- but not the mozzarella.
  • Sprinkle the remaining 1/4 cup of Parmesan over the top.
  • Bake 35 minutes at 350 degrees.
  • Remove and sprinkle with reserved mozzarella.
  • Return to ove and bake 5-10 minutes more.
  • Let stand 10 minutes before cutting and serving.

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  1. My husband and I really enjoyed this lasagna! I especially like the taste of the fennel and the red pepper flakes. I didn't crush the fennel seeds, but they still added a nice flavor.
     
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