Lasagna is a classic Italian dish that is loved by many. However, it's not always the healthiest option due to its high sodium content. If you're looking for a healthier version of this delicious dish, then you've come to the right place. In this blog post, we'll be sharing a low sodium lasagna recipe that is not only healthier but also just as tasty as the original.
Ingredients
To make low sodium lasagna, you'll need the following ingredients:
1 pound of ground turkey or lean ground beef
1 onion, chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 cans of low sodium diced tomatoes
1 can of low sodium tomato sauce
1 tablespoon of dried basil
1 tablespoon of dried oregano
1 teaspoon of salt (optional)
1/2 teaspoon of black pepper
1 package of whole wheat lasagna noodles
2 cups of low fat ricotta cheese
1/2 cup of grated Parmesan cheese
2 cups of shredded low fat mozzarella cheese
2 tablespoons of olive oil
Instructions
Now that you have all your ingredients, let's get started with the recipe:
Preheat your oven to 375°F.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the ground turkey or lean ground beef to the skillet and cook until browned.
Add the low sodium diced tomatoes, low sodium tomato sauce, dried basil, dried oregano, salt (optional), and black pepper to the skillet. Stir well and let it simmer for 10-15 minutes.
Cook the whole wheat lasagna noodles according to the package instructions.
In a separate bowl, mix the low fat ricotta cheese and grated Parmesan cheese together.
In a 9x13 inch baking dish, spread a thin layer of the meat sauce on the bottom of the dish.
Add a layer of lasagna noodles on top of the meat sauce.
Add half of the ricotta cheese mixture on top of the lasagna noodles.
Add another layer of meat sauce on top of the ricotta cheese mixture.
Add another layer of lasagna noodles on top of the meat sauce.
Add the remaining ricotta cheese mixture on top of the lasagna noodles.
Add another layer of meat sauce on top of the ricotta cheese mixture.
Add a final layer of lasagna noodles on top of the meat sauce.
Sprinkle the shredded low fat mozzarella cheese on top of the lasagna noodles.
Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes.
Remove the aluminum foil and bake for an additional 25 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Let the lasagna cool for 10 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
Here's the nutrition information for one serving of low sodium lasagna:
Calories: 375
Total fat: 14g
Saturated fat: 6g
Cholesterol: 70mg
Sodium: 360mg
Total carbohydrates: 32g
Dietary fiber: 5g
Sugar: 8g
Protein: 30g
Conclusion
This low sodium lasagna recipe is a healthier version of the classic dish that doesn't compromise on taste. With whole wheat lasagna noodles, lean ground meat, and low sodium ingredients, this recipe is perfect for anyone who wants to enjoy lasagna without the guilt. Try it out today and let us know what you think!
