Weight Watchers Guilt-Free Lasagna:

Ingredients:

For the Meat Sauce:

• 1 pound lean ground turkey or lean ground beef
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
• 1 can (14 ounces) diced tomatoes, drained
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Crushed red pepper flakes (optional, for added heat)

For the Ricotta Filling:

• 1 cup part-skim ricotta cheese
• 1 egg
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped (optional)

Other Ingredients:

• 9 lasagna noodles, cooked according to package instructions (look for whole wheat or low-carb options)
• 1 1/2 cups part-skim mozzarella cheese, shredded

Instructions:

1. Preheat the Oven:
   • Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Prepare the Meat Sauce:
   • In a large skillet, cook the ground turkey or beef over medium heat until browned.
   • Add the chopped onion and garlic and cook until softened.
   • Stir in the crushed tomatoes, diced tomatoes, oregano, basil, salt, pepper, and optional red pepper flakes. Simmer for 15-20 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
3. Prepare the Ricotta Filling:
   • In a bowl, mix together the ricotta cheese, egg, Parmesan cheese, salt, pepper, and chopped basil.
4. Assemble the Lasagna:
   • In a baking dish, spread a small amount of the meat sauce on the bottom.
   • Place three cooked lasagna noodles on top.
   • Spread half of the ricotta mixture over the noodles.
   • Add a layer of meat sauce.
   • Repeat the layers, finishing with a layer of meat sauce on top.
   • Sprinkle mozzarella cheese over the final layer.
5. Bake:
   • Cover the baking dish with foil and bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes.
   • Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
6. Rest and Serve:
   • Let the lasagna rest for about 10 minutes before slicing.
   • Serve and enjoy your guilt-free Weight Watchers lasagna!