Name: Easy Lasagna
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 65 min
Ingredients: 12 ounces lean ground beef; 1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup); 1 medium carrot, finely chopped (1/2 cup); 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 (15 ounce) can no-salt-added tomato sauce; 1 (6 ounce) can no-salt-added tomato paste; 0.5 cup water; 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning, crushed; 0.25 teaspoon ground pepper; 9 lasagna noodles; 1 egg, beaten; 1 (15 ounce) container light ricotta cheese or low-fat cottage cheese, drained; 1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese (4 ounces); 0.25 cup grated Parmesan or Romano cheese (1 ounce); 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil

Easy Lasagna

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This classic beef lasagna recipe is easy to make and will be ready to eat in just over an hour.

EatingWell Test Kitchen

Updated on July 9, 2019

Prep Time:

30 mins

Additional Time:

35 mins

Total Time:

1 hr 5 mins

Servings:

Yield:

8 servings

Nutrition Profile:

High-Protein Low Sodium Low-Calorie Nut-Free Soy-Free

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Ingredients

12 ounces lean ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
1 medium carrot, finely chopped (1/2 cup)
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 (15 ounce) can no-salt-added tomato sauce
1 (6 ounce) can no-salt-added tomato paste
½ cup water
1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning, crushed
¼ teaspoon ground pepper
9 lasagna noodles
1 egg, beaten
1 (15 ounce) container light ricotta cheese or low-fat cottage cheese, drained
1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese (4 ounces)
¼ cup grated Parmesan or Romano cheese (1 ounce)
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil

Directions

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. For sauce, cook ground beef, onion, carrot, and garlic in a large saucepan over medium-high heat until meat is brown and vegetables are tender. Drain off fat. Stir in tomato sauce, tomato paste, the water, Italian seasoning, and pepper. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Meanwhile, cook lasagna noodles according to package directions. Drain the noodles; rinse with cold water. Drain well; set aside.
Lightly coat a 2-quart rectangular baking dish with cooking spray. For cheese filling, stir together the egg and ricotta (or cottage) cheese in a small bowl.
Layer three noodles in the prepared baking dish. Spread with one-third of the cheese filling. Top with one-third of the sauce and one-third of the mozzarella cheese. Repeat layers twice. Sprinkle with Parmesan (or Romano).
Bake, covered with foil, for 20 minutes. Uncover and bake for 5 minutes more or until heated through. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving. If desired, sprinkle with basil.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

309	Calories
9g	Fat
33g	Carbs
9g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Serving Size 1 serving
Calories 309
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 33g	12%
Dietary Fiber 3g	11%
Total Sugars 9g
Protein 9g	18%
Total Fat 9g	12%
Saturated Fat 5g	25%
Cholesterol 81mg	27%
Sodium 326mg	14%

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.