Healthy Regional Recipes Healthy European Recipes Healthy Italian Recipes Healthy Italian Lasagna Recipes Sausage, Mushroom & Spinach Lasagna 4.7 (15) 15 Reviews This cheesy lasagna is full of spicy Italian turkey sausage, whole-wheat noodles, mushrooms and spinach. A serving of this version has about one-third the fat and saturated fat, and only half the calories of the original. Use soy-based sausage for a hearty vegetarian variation. By Katie Webster Katie Webster Facebook Instagram Twitter Katie Webster is a freelance recipe developer, food photographer and author of the blog HealthySeasonalRecipes.com, where she shares easy and nutritious recipes for busy families. Her recipes have appeared in EatingWell, Fitness, Parents, Parenting and several Edible Communities publications. Her recipes and photography have been featured on popular online sites, including Kitchn and Parade. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Updated on July 9, 2019 Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Cook Time: 30 mins Additional Time: 1 hrs 30 mins Total Time: 2 hrs Servings: 10 Yield: 9 -by-13-inch lasagna Nutrition Profile: Low-Calorie High Fiber High Calcium Bone Health Healthy Aging Healthy Immunity Healthy Pregnancy Low Added Sugars Jump to Nutrition Facts Ingredients 8 ounces whole-wheat lasagna noodles 1 pound lean spicy Italian turkey sausage, casings removed, or vegetarian sausage-style soy product 4 cups sliced mushrooms, (10 ounces) ¼ cup water 1 pound frozen spinach, thawed 1 28-ounce can crushed tomatoes, preferably chunky ¼ cup chopped fresh basil ¼ teaspoon salt Freshly ground pepper, to taste 1 pound part-skim ricotta cheese, (2 cups) 8 ounces part-skim mozzarella cheese, shredded (about 2 cups), divided Directions Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Coat a 9-by-13-inch baking dish with cooking spray. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add noodles and cook until not quite tender, about 2 minutes less than the package directions. Drain; return the noodles to the pot, cover with cool water and set aside. Coat a large nonstick skillet with cooking spray and heat over medium-high heat. Add sausage; cook, crumbling with a wooden spoon, until browned, about 4 minutes. Add mushrooms and water; cook, stirring occasionally and crumbling the sausage more, until it is cooked through, the water has evaporated and the mushrooms are tender, 8 to 10 minutes. Squeeze spinach to remove excess water, then stir into the pan; remove from heat. Mix tomatoes with basil, salt and pepper in a medium bowl. To assemble lasagna: Spread 1/2 cup of the tomatoes in the prepared baking dish. Arrange a layer of noodles on top, trimming to fit if necessary. Evenly dollop half the ricotta over the noodles. Top with half the sausage mixture, one-third of the remaining tomatoes and one-third of the mozzarella. Continue with another layer of noodles, the remaining ricotta, the remaining sausage, half the remaining tomatoes and half the remaining mozzarella. Top with a third layer of noodles and the remaining tomatoes. Cover the lasagna with foil and bake until bubbling and heated through, 1 hour to 1 hour 10 minutes. Remove the foil; sprinkle the remaining mozzarella on top. Return to the oven and bake until the cheese is just melted but not browned, 8 to 10 minutes. Let rest for 10 minutes before serving. Vegetarian Variation: Use a sausage-style soy product, such as Gimme Lean, or simply omit the sausage altogether. Tips Make Ahead Tip: Prepare through Step 5 up to 1 day ahead. Ingredient Note: Whole-wheat lasagna noodles are higher in fiber than white noodles. They can be found in health-food stores and some large supermarkets. Rate it Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 327 Calories 13g Fat 30g Carbs 27g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 10 Calories 327 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 30g 11% Dietary Fiber 6g 22% Total Sugars 6g Protein 27g 53% Total Fat 13g 16% Saturated Fat 6g 30% Cholesterol 63mg 21% Vitamin A 6098IU 122% Vitamin C 10mg 11% Folate 98mcg 24% Sodium 722mg 31% Calcium 403mg 31% Iron 4mg 21% Magnesium 111mg 26% Potassium 716mg 15% Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.) (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved