Lasagna

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Ingredients
- 12 ounces extra-lean ground beef or ground round
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 26-ounce jar roasted-tomato pasta sauce (or your favorite pasta sauce)
- 1 14 1/2-ounce can diced tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 4 tablespoons shredded fresh basil
- 1 15-ounce container low-fat ricotta
- 1 cup shredded provolone or Italian-blend cheese
- 1 egg
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 12 cooked lasagna noodles
- 1 8-ounce package 2 percent milk mozzarella, shredded
- 1/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan, divided
Directions
- Cook the beef in a large saucepan over medium heat, breaking into small pieces, for about 5 minutes or until no pink meat remains. Add the garlic and sauté for 1 minute. Add the pasta sauce, tomatoes, vinegar, and 2 tablespoons of the basil. Bring the mixture to a boil; reduce heat and simmer gently for 10 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350° F. In a small bowl, combine the ricotta, provolone, 2 tablespoons of the basil, the egg, and the crushed red pepper. Place 3/4 cup of the pasta-sauce mixture in the bottom of a 13-by-9-inch baking pan. Top with 3 cooked noodles, then spread a third of the ricotta mixture evenly over the noodles. Sprinkle with a third of the mozzarella and top with 3/4 cup of the pasta-sauce mixture. Repeat the layers, ending with 3/4 cup of the pasta-sauce mixture and the final 3 noodles. Spread the remaining sauce on top, sprinkle with the Parmesan, and cover with foil.
- Bake for 30 minutes; uncover and bake for 15 minutes or until bubbly. Remove from oven. Let stand 15 minutes before serving. Garnish with the remaining basil.
Nutritional Information
- Per Serving
- Calories 822Calories From Fat 288
- Fat 32g
- Sat Fat 17g
- Cholesterol 134mg
- Sodium 1,828mg
- Protein 39g
- Carbohydrate 94g
- Sugar 15g
- Fiber 10g
- Iron 4mg
- Calcium 640mg
What does this mean? See
Nutrition 101
.
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