Lazy Lasagna

Health score
9%
Lazy Lasagna
45 min.
9
294kcal

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If you're looking for a delicious meal that can bring comfort and satisfy a crowd without the fuss of traditional cooking, look no further than this Lazy Lasagna! This delightful dish combines all the classic flavors of lasagna in a fraction of the time and with minimal effort. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, it takes just 45 minutes from start to finish and can easily serve up to nine hungry mouths.

By using precooked lasagna noodles and a quick meat sauce made with ground round, you’ll have a wholesome, crowd-pleasing dinner on the table in no time. The creamy mixture of fat-free cottage cheese and Parmesan adds a rich texture, perfectly complementing the layers of meat sauce and cheese. The topping of reduced-fat cheddar adds a delightful melt-in-your-mouth finish that elevates this dish even further.

Not only is this Lazy Lasagna straightforward and quick to prepare, but it’s also a healthier twist on the classic recipe, making it a great choice for those mindful of their calories. At just 294 calories per serving, it’s easy to indulge without the guilt! Whether you’re serving it for lunch, dinner, or as a main course for your next gathering, this dish is sure to bring smiles and satisfaction to all. So grab your apron and let’s get cooking!

Ingredients

  • 16 ounce nonfat cottage cheese fat-free
  • pound ground round 
  • ounce lasagne pasta sheets 
  • ounces mild cheddar cheese reduced-fat
  • tablespoons parmesan cheese grated
  • 26 ounce pasta sauce low-fat

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • oven
  • baking pan

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 35
  2. Cook meat in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until browned, stirring to crumble.
  3. Drain well, and return meat to pan.
  4. Add sauce; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer 5 minutes.
  5. Combine cottage and Parmesan cheeses in a bowl; set aside.
  6. Spread 1/2 cup meat mixture in bottom of a 13 x 9-inch baking dish coated with cooking spray. Arrange 4 noodles over meat mixture; top with half of cottage cheese mixture, 1 cup meat mixture, and 1/3 cup cheddar cheese. Repeat layers, ending with noodles.
  7. Spread remaining meat mixture over noodles. Cover and bake at 350 for 30 minutes. Uncover; sprinkle with 1/3 cup cheddar cheese, and bake 5 more minutes or until cheese melts.
  8. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.
  9. Garnish with parsley, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Calories294kcal
Protein31.16%
Fat31.99%
Carbs36.85%

Properties

Glycemic Index
12.67
Glycemic Load
9.05
Inflammation Score
-5
Nutrition Score
14.21565208746%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:294.22kcal
14.71%
Fat:10.41g
16.01%
Saturated Fat:4.83g
30.16%
Carbohydrates:26.97g
8.99%
Net Carbohydrates:24.93g
9.07%
Sugar:4.56g
5.07%
Cholesterol:49.85mg
16.62%
Sodium:712.31mg
30.97%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:22.8g
45.61%
Selenium:33.48µg
47.82%
Phosphorus:322.98mg
32.3%
Vitamin B12:1.49µg
24.9%
Zinc:3.7mg
24.65%
Vitamin B3:3.88mg
19.38%
Vitamin B2:0.32mg
18.84%
Manganese:0.34mg
16.85%
Calcium:165.05mg
16.51%
Vitamin B6:0.32mg
15.98%
Potassium:542.01mg
15.49%
Iron:2.34mg
13.02%
Magnesium:45.06mg
11.26%
Copper:0.22mg
11.15%
Vitamin A:494.51IU
9.89%
Vitamin E:1.47mg
9.82%
Vitamin B5:0.94mg
9.42%
Fiber:2.03g
8.14%
Vitamin C:5.73mg
6.95%
Folate:22.18µg
5.54%
Vitamin B1:0.08mg
5.27%
Vitamin K:3.04µg
2.9%
Source:My Recipes