5 Secrets to Healthier Lasagna

Make classic lasagna lighter by following these easy tips and tricks for healthier lasagna.

Lasagna is one of my favorite comfort foods. Although it's not exactly the most stellar meal nutritionally, its cheesy goodness is irresistible. But with a few easy swaps, you can make your favorite lasagna recipe healthier. Lasagna actually has quite a lot going for it, health-wise—it's all in how you assemble it. When developing Sausage, Mushroom & Spinach Lasagna we came up with some strategies to cut fat and calories and boost fiber in lasagna, without sacrificing flavor. Here are our 5 secrets to making healthier lasagna.

—Carolyn Malcoun, Contributing Food Editor

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