Healthier Meat Lasagna

Health score
29%
Healthier Meat Lasagna
80 min.
4
537kcal

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This healthier meat lasagna recipe is a delicious and nutritious twist on a classic comfort food dish. It's packed with protein and fiber-rich ingredients, making it a satisfying and well-balanced meal. The addition of eggplant and whole-wheat noodles adds a boost of vitamins and minerals, while the ground sirloin and cheeses provide a good source of protein. This lasagna is perfect for a cozy night in or a family gathering, serving up to four people. With a prep time of just 80 minutes, it's an easy and convenient option for a weeknight dinner or a weekend treat. The combination of flavors and textures creates a mouthwatering dish that's hard to resist. The meaty sauce, layered with creamy cheese and tender noodles, makes for a hearty and indulgent experience. So, if you're looking for a healthier take on a traditional favorite, this recipe is definitely one to try! It's a great way to enjoy the comfort and flavor of lasagna while also nourishing your body with wholesome ingredients.

Ingredients

  •  lasagna noodles whole-wheat ( 4 ounces total)
  • tablespoon olive oil 
  • medium onion chopped
  • pound eggplant peeled cut into ยฝ-inch pieces
  •  garlic clove minced
  • serving coarse mustard 
  • 0.5 pound ground sirloin 
  • 10.8 ounces canned tomatoes canned
  • cups curd cottage cheese (1 percent)
  • 0.3 cup parmesan grated ()
  • ounces part-skim mozzarella cheese shredded

Equipment

  • bowl
  • oven
  • baking pan
  • dutch oven

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  2. Place noodles in an 8-by-8-inch baking dish, and cover with hot tap water; set aside to soften.
  3. In a 5-quart Dutch oven or heavy pot, heat oil over medium-high.
  4. Add onion, eggplant, and garlic; season with salt and pepper. Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until eggplant is very tender, 8 to 10 minutes.
  5. Add sirloin, and cook, breaking up meat with a spoon, until no longer pink, 3 to 5 minutes.
  6. Add tomato puree, and cook until thickened, 3 to 5 minutes. Season meat sauce with salt and pepper.
  7. Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, combine cottage cheese and 1/4 cup Parmesan; season with salt and pepper.
  8. Remove noodles from baking dish, discarding water.
  9. Spread about 1/4 cup meat sauce in bottom of dish, and top with 4 noodle halves.
  10. Layer with 1/3 cheese mixture, then 1/3 sauce. Repeat twice with remaining noodles, cheese mixture, and sauce.
  11. Sprinkle with mozzarella and remaining 2 tablespoons Parmesan.
  12. Bake until lasagna is bubbling and cheese topping is golden, 30 to 35 minutes.
  13. Let stand 10 minutes before cutting and serving.
  14. David Loftus

Nutrition Facts

Calories537kcal
Protein27.31%
Fat35.55%
Carbs37.14%

Properties

Glycemic Index
52.75
Glycemic Load
4.34
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
28.701739274937%

Flavonoids

Delphinidin
97.17mg
Apigenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
0.01mg
Isorhamnetin
1.38mg
Kaempferol
0.18mg
Myricetin
0.03mg
Quercetin
5.65mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:536.97kcal
26.85%
Fat:21.82g
33.57%
Saturated Fat:8.41g
52.53%
Carbohydrates:51.28g
17.09%
Net Carbohydrates:45.88g
16.68%
Sugar:11.78g
13.09%
Cholesterol:71.09mg
23.7%
Sodium:702.61mg
30.55%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Protein:37.71g
75.43%
Manganese:1.76mg
88.1%
Selenium:55.6ยตg
79.43%
Phosphorus:557.21mg
55.72%
Calcium:349.91mg
34.99%
Zinc:5.01mg
33.4%
Vitamin B3:6.65mg
33.25%
Vitamin B12:1.91ยตg
31.79%
Vitamin B6:0.62mg
30.97%
Magnesium:120.15mg
30.04%
Vitamin B2:0.49mg
28.57%
Potassium:923.73mg
26.39%
Copper:0.51mg
25.72%
Vitamin B1:0.38mg
25.58%
Iron:4.25mg
23.58%
Fiber:5.4g
21.61%
Folate:82.82ยตg
20.71%
Vitamin B5:1.97mg
19.7%
Vitamin C:12.01mg
14.56%
Vitamin E:2.14mg
14.28%
Vitamin K:11.34ยตg
10.8%
Vitamin A:466.65IU
9.33%
Vitamin D:0.24ยตg
1.62%
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