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Makeover Traditional Lasagna

Name: Makeover Traditional Lasagna
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 1 h 10 min
Total time: 1 h 55 min
Yield: 12 servings.
Cuisine: Europe, Italian
Ingredients: 1 pound extra-lean ground beef (95% lean); 1 package (14 ounces) breakfast turkey sausage links, casings removed and crumbled; 3 cans (8 ounces each) no-salt-added tomato sauce; 1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 2 teaspoons sugar; 1-1/2 teaspoons Italian seasoning; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 9 whole wheat lasagna noodles; 3 large eggs, lightly beaten; 2 cups 2% cottage cheese; 1 carton (15 ounces) reduced-fat ricotta cheese; 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley; 1-1/2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese; 6 slices provolone cheese; Additional minced fresh parsley

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Total Time

Prep: 45 min. Bake: 70 min. + standing

Makes

12 servings

Updated: Sep. 22, 2023

I’ve never been quick to pass along my special recipes, but this one is so good that it’s become our family’s Christmas Eve tradition! —Michelle Behan, Littleton, Colorado

Ingredients

1 pound extra-lean ground beef (95% lean)
1 package (14 ounces) breakfast turkey sausage links, casings removed and crumbled
3 cans (8 ounces each) no-salt-added tomato sauce
1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon pepper
9 whole wheat lasagna noodles
3 large eggs, lightly beaten
2 cups 2% cottage cheese
1 carton (15 ounces) reduced-fat ricotta cheese
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1-1/2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
6 slices provolone cheese
Additional minced fresh parsley

Directions

In a large skillet, cook beef and sausage over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Add the tomato sauce, tomato paste, garlic, sugar, Italian seasoning and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes. Meanwhile, cook noodles according to package directions; drain.
In a small bowl, combine the eggs, cottage cheese, ricotta cheese, Parmesan and parsley. Spread 1 cup meat sauce into a 13x9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Layer with 3 noodles, half of the cheese mixture, 1-1/3 cups sauce and 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese. Repeat layers. Top with remaining noodles and sauce.
Cover and bake at 350° for 55-60 minutes or until bubbly. Top with provolone and remaining mozzarella cheese. Bake, uncovered, 15-20 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Let stand for 15 minutes before cutting. Sprinkle with additional parsley.

Nutrition Facts

1 piece: 349 calories, 14g fat (7g saturated fat), 119mg cholesterol, 571mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 3g fiber), 30g protein.

Makeover Traditional Lasagna

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