Weight Watchers Lasagna Recipe

Ingredients:

For the Meat Sauce:

• 1 lb extra-lean ground turkey or lean ground beef
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes
• 1 can (14 oz) tomato sauce
• 1 can (6 oz) tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

For the Cheese Filling:

• 1 container (15 oz) fat-free ricotta cheese
• 1 cup part-skim mozzarella cheese, shredded
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 large egg
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
• Salt and pepper to taste

Other Ingredients:

• 9 whole wheat lasagna noodles, cooked according to package instructions
• 1 cup part-skim mozzarella cheese, shredded (for topping)

Instructions:

1. Preheat the Oven:
   • Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Prepare the Meat Sauce:
   • In a large skillet, brown the ground turkey or beef over medium heat. Add chopped onions and minced garlic, cooking until the onions are softened.
   • Stir in crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, tomato paste, dried basil, dried oregano, salt, and pepper. Simmer for about 15-20 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
3. Prepare the Cheese Filling:
   • In a bowl, combine ricotta cheese, shredded mozzarella cheese, grated Parmesan cheese, egg, chopped parsley, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
4. Assemble the Lasagna:
   • In a 9×13 inch baking dish, spread a thin layer of the meat sauce on the bottom.
   • Place three cooked lasagna noodles on top of the sauce.
   • Spread half of the cheese filling over the noodles.
   • Repeat the layers, ending with a layer of meat sauce on top.
5. Top with Mozzarella:
   • Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella cheese over the top layer.
6. Bake:
   • Cover the baking dish with foil and bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
7. Rest and Serve:
   • Allow the lasagna to rest for 10-15 minutes before slicing and serving.
8. Portion and Calculate Points:
   • Divide the lasagna into equal servings. Make sure to check and calculate the points based on your specific Weight Watchers plan.