Lasagna Italiana

Submitted by Aspired Chef

"Inspired by the original version of a classic Italian Lasagna, this tantalizing dish is ten times more healthy."

 

• Ready In: 2hrs 15mins
• Ingredients: 20
• Yields: 12 6oz
• Serves: 12

ingredients

• 1⁄2 lb extra lean ground beef
• 1⁄2 lb Italian sausage, casings removed
• 1 large sweet onion, peeled and finely chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 medium green bell pepper, finely diced
• 1 carrot, peeled, and finely diced
• 2 (28 1/2 ounce) cans whole canned tomatoes, diced
• 12 ounces no-added-salt tomato paste
• 2 tablespoons Truvia (artificial sweetener)
• 1 teaspoon salt substitute
• 1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes
• 1 tablespoon dried oregano
• 1 tablespoon dried basil
• 1⁄2 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 eggs, lightly beaten
• 12 ounces 1% fat cottage cheese
• 12 ounces part-skim ricotta cheese
• 1⁄2 cup reduced-fat parmesan cheese
• 16 ounces part-skim mozzarella cheese
• 12 lasagna noodles, cooked according to package directions, omitting the salt

directions

1. Brown ground beef, Italian sausage, onion and garlic.
2. Add Also salt and next 6 ingredients; stirring until well mixed.
3. Simmer 1 hour.
4. Cook lasagna noodles according to package directions, omitting salt ; drain and set aside.
5. Spray a 13 x 9" baking pan with cooking spray.
6. Combine cottage cheese, ricotta cheese, eggs, pepper, Parmesan cheese and 1/2 of mozzarella cheese; In a lasagna pan, layer noodles, meat sauce, and cheese mixture; repeat.
7. Top off with layer of noodles; sprinkle evenly with remaining mozzarella cheese.
8. Bake at 375F for 30 to 40 minutes, or until cheese mixture is thoroughly melted.