Mushroom, Sausage and Spinach Lasagna
An Italian classic made healthier.
Ingredients
  • 8 ounces lasagna noodles, preferably whole-wheat (see Ingredient note)
  • 1 pound lean spicy Italian turkey sausage, casings removed (see Variation)
  • 4 cups sliced mushrooms, (10 ounces)
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 pound frozen spinach, thawed
  • 1 28-ounce can crushed tomatoes, preferably chunky
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
  • Salt and 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
1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Coat a 9-by-13-inch glass baking dish with cooking spray. Put a large pot of water on to boil.
2. Cook noodles in the boiling water until not quite al dente, about 2 minutes less than the package directions. Drain; return the noodles to the pot, cover with cool water and set aside.
3. Coat a large nonstick skillet with cooking spray and heat over medium-high heat. Add sausage and cook, crumbling with a wooden spoon, until browned, about 4 minutes. Add mushrooms and water; cook, stirring occasionally and crumbling the sausage more, until the sausage 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.
4. Mix tomatoes with basil, salt and pepper in a medium bowl.
5. 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.
6. Cover the lasagna with foil and bake until bubbling and heated through, 1 hour to 1 hour 10 minutes. Remove the foil and sprinkle the remaining mozzarella on the lasagna. 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.
Nutrition Information
Per serving
Calories: 316
Carbohydrates: 28g
Fat: 13g
Saturated Fat: 6g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2g
Protein: 26g
Cholesterol: 59mg
Dietary Fiber: 6g
Potassium: 580mg
Sodium: 681mg
Nutrition Bonus: Vitamin A (90% daily value), Calcium (35% dv), Folate (15% dv).
SERVES: 10
PREP TIME: 30 minutes
TOTAL TIME: 2 hours
MEETS THESE GUIDELINES:
Low Calorie
High Fiber
High Potassium
High Calcium
Diabetes Appropriate
Healthy Weight
MAKE AHEAD TIP:
Prepare through Step 5 up to 1 day ahead.
RECIPE TIPS:
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.
Variation: For vegetarians, use a sausage-style soy product, such as Gimme Lean, or simply omit the sausage altogether.
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