Sausage, Bell Pepper, and Onion Lasagna

Health score
13%
Sausage, Bell Pepper, and Onion Lasagna
45 min.
6
692kcal

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If you're on the hunt for a deliciously satisfying dish that combines layers of flavor, ease, and comfort, look no further than this Sausage, Bell Pepper, and Onion Lasagna! This hearty meal is not only a feast for the taste buds but also a wonderful way to sneak in a rainbow of vegetables. With the perfect blend of sweet Italian turkey sausage, vibrant bell peppers, and caramelized onions, each slice offers a delightful mix of textures and tastes that will have everyone coming back for seconds.

This lasagna embraces the classic Italian flavors you love while adding a modern twist with fat-free cream cheese and part-skim mozzarella, keeping it lighter without sacrificing any richness. The no-boil lasagna noodles make preparation a breeze, ensuring that you can whip this up in just 45 minutes. Perfect for a family dinner or impressing guests at your next gathering, this dish is as visually appealing as it is comforting.

Whether you're looking to please a crowd or enjoy a cozy meal at home, this Sausage, Bell Pepper, and Onion Lasagna is not only nutritious but also bursting with savory goodness. Get ready to dig into a dish that will warm your heart and satisfy your cravings—your new favorite lasagna awaits!

Ingredients

  • ounces cream cheese fat-free block-style cut into bite-sized pieces
  •  garlic cloves thinly sliced
  • cup bell pepper green thinly sliced
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground pepper red divided
  • 3.5 ounce turkey sausage sweet italian
  • 1.3 pounds onion thinly sliced
  • 42  no-boil lasagna noodles (such as Vigo)
  • ounces parmesan cheese fresh divided grated
  • ounces preshredded part-skim mozzarella cheese 
  • cups bell pepper red thinly sliced
  • 0.3 teaspoon salt 
  • 2.3 cups tomato-basil pasta sauce fat-free prepared (such as Millina's Finest)
  • teaspoons vegetable oil divided
  • cup bell pepper yellow thinly sliced

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • oven
  • baking pan
  • aluminum foil

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 37
  2. Heat 2 teaspoons oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  3. Add onion, garlic, and 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper; cover and cook 10 minutes or until onion is golden brown, stirring frequently.
  4. Remove from skillet.
  5. Heat 2 teaspoons oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  6. Add bell peppers and 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper; saut 10 minutes or until soft.
  7. Remove from heat. Stir in onion mixture and salt. Reserve half for Italian Sausage Sandwiches.
  8. Cook sausage links according to package directions. Reserve 4 links for Sandwiches. Chop remaining 4 links.
  9. Spread 3/4 cup pasta sauce in the bottom of an 8-inch square baking dish coated with cooking spray. Arrange 2 noodles over pasta sauce.
  10. Sprinkle half of the cream cheese over the noodles; top with 1/4 cup Parmesan, 1 cup onion-pepper mixture, and half of the chopped sausage. Repeat layers, ending with sausage. Top with remaining lasagna noodles; spread remaining pasta sauce over noodles.
  11. Sprinkle with mozzarella.
  12. Cover dish with foil, tenting to prevent foil from touching top layer.
  13. Bake at 375 for 45 minutes.
  14. Remove foil; bake 10 minutes or until golden.
  15. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Calories692kcal
Protein17.62%
Fat15.78%
Carbs66.6%

Properties

Glycemic Index
26.33
Glycemic Load
2.88
Inflammation Score
-9
Nutrition Score
19.654348103896%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
1.74mg
Isorhamnetin
4.73mg
Kaempferol
0.65mg
Myricetin
0.11mg
Quercetin
20.13mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:692.36kcal
34.62%
Fat:12.43g
19.12%
Saturated Fat:3.99g
24.92%
Carbohydrates:118.02g
39.34%
Net Carbohydrates:108.5g
39.45%
Sugar:14.62g
16.24%
Cholesterol:80.89mg
26.96%
Sodium:842.82mg
36.64%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:31.22g
62.44%
Vitamin C:143.97mg
174.51%
Vitamin A:2207.33IU
44.15%
Fiber:9.52g
38.08%
Phosphorus:342.22mg
34.22%
Calcium:337.21mg
33.72%
Potassium:930.03mg
26.57%
Vitamin B6:0.47mg
23.52%
Folate:62.72µg
15.68%
Iron:2.66mg
14.79%
Vitamin B2:0.25mg
14.58%
Manganese:0.28mg
14.21%
Selenium:9.37µg
13.39%
Zinc:1.68mg
11.2%
Vitamin K:10.69µg
10.18%
Magnesium:38.21mg
9.55%
Vitamin B12:0.53µg
8.86%
Vitamin B3:1.67mg
8.35%
Vitamin B1:0.12mg
8.23%
Vitamin E:1.23mg
8.21%
Vitamin B5:0.77mg
7.69%
Copper:0.13mg
6.37%
Source:My Recipes