Monday, October 29, 2012

Super Low Fat Lazy Day Lasagna

Well, after a visit to my mom and dad for a funeral then a visit from my sister in law who is in culinary school, I'm going to admit defeat.  I have NO self control!  I MUST be diligent on my menu planning, shopping, and following through.  Today I ate kettle korn (not just a handful, either...), a pulled pork on  sourdough with onion rings, and pecan rocca.  Thats before dinner.  *Sigh.  I was guilted by myself into a super healthy dinner.  I was CRAVING lasagna  but you know the story on that.  FATTY McFatFat.  I made a few minor modifications.  Unfortunately, my family was exploding, so pictures weren't a priority.  Here is my Super Low Fat Lazy Day Lasagna:


Prep time: 15 Minutes
Cook time: 60 Minutes
Total Time: 1 Hour 15 Minutes

Ingredients:
1 lb 99% Fat Free Turkey
1 small onion
1 29 oz can tomato sauce
1 24 oz package fat free cottage cheese
1 8 oz package of Weight Watchers Italian Blend cheese
2 T Oregano
1/2 C. Egg beaters
1 package whole wheat lasagna noodles (UNCOOKED)
1/4 cup water

Steps:
Preheat oven to 350*.  Dice the small onion.  Combine it in a skillet with turkey and brown turkey.  Add tomato sauce to this mix and set aside.  In a bowl, combine cheeses, oregano, and egg beaters.  Mix well.  In a 9X13 baking dish, spread 1 cup of the meat mixture.  Place 3 noodles on top of this.  Spread 1/2 of the cheese mixture on these.  Place 3 more noodles.  Pour the rest of the meat mixture on top of these, and top with three more noodles.  Top this with remaining cheese mix.  Take 1/4 C. water and spread around edges.  Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 45 minutes, then uncover and continue cooking for 15-20 minutes (until the water is absorbed).  
Let stand 10 minutes and serve hot!

Here is my big deal with Italian food...why do we feel compelled to serve it with bread?  Salad, yes, but there are enough carbs in most Italian dishes to satisfy the biggest addict.  I always feel like "Yes, I would LOVE a giant bowl of bread in a funny shape with a fatty sauce and a side of bread in a funny shape with fatty butter all over it to satisfy my deepest carb-a-liscious desires!"  Seriously, try something different.  This would be super yummy with a squash soup, especially now that it't getting cool, or the asparagus I made with steak on October 15.  Just don't feel compelled to ruin a really healthy meal with more of something you are already getting a lot of, and don't need that much of!  Branch out.  Experiment!
By the way, my family LOVED this lasagna.  My husband said he wouldn't mind if I made it every day.  I have NEVER gotten a complement like that from him on a lasagna.


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