Barbara S Lean Lasagna Recipe

Ingredients for Barbara S Lean Lasagna

• Ground Round
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• Sliced Mushrooms
• 3 cups your favorite spaghetti sauce
• Fat Free Ricotta Cheese
• Part Skim Mozzarella Cheese
• Garlic Powder
• Oregano
• Basil
• 3 medium zucchini, thinly sliced
• Grated Parmesan cheese (optional)

How to Make Barbara S Lean Lasagna

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Lightly coat two large baking sheets with cooking spray or line with parchment paper.
3. Arrange zucchini slices in a single layer on the prepared baking sheets.
4. Roast for 15-20 minutes, or until slightly softened.
5. Increase oven temperature to 400°F (200°C).
6. While zucchini roasts, brown 1 lb ground beef or turkey in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat, breaking it up with a spoon.
7. Add 1 medium onion, chopped, to the skillet during the last few minutes of cooking the meat.
8. Drain off excess grease.
9. Stir in 2 1/2 cups your favorite spaghetti sauce, 1 tsp dried oregano, 1/2 tsp dried basil, 1/4 tsp garlic powder, 8 oz sliced mushrooms and simmer for 5 minutes.
10. Lightly coat a 9x13 inch baking dish with cooking spray.
11. Spread 1/2 cup spaghetti sauce evenly across the bottom of the baking dish.
12. Layer 1/3 of the roasted zucchini, 1/3 of the ricotta cheese (15 oz container), 1/3 of the meat sauce, and 1/3 of the shredded mozzarella cheese (8 oz).
13. Repeat layers twice, ending with mozzarella cheese on top.
14. Optionally, sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese.
15. Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until cheese is melted, bubbly, and lightly browned.