Lasagna Deliziosa  Ingredients:       9 uncooked lasagna noodles    1 package (19 1/2 ounces) Italian turkey sausage links, casings removed       1/2 lb lean ground beef (90% lean)    1  large onion, chopped       2  garlic cloves, minced    1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained       1 can (12 ounces) tomato paste    1/4 cup water       2 tsp sugar    1 tsp dried basil       1/2 tsp dried fennel seed    1/4 tsp pepper       1  egg, lightly beaten    1 carton (15 ounces) reduced-fat, ricotta cheese       1 Tbsp minced, fresh parsley    1/2 tsp salt       2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese    3/4 cup  grated parmesan cheese

Preparation:

1. Cook noodles according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a dutch oven, cook the sausage, beef, and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; add garlic and cook 1 minute longer. Drain. 2. Stir in tomatoes, tomato paste, water, sugar, basil, fennel, and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes, stirring occassionally. 3. In a small bowl, combine the egg, ricotta cheese, parsley, and salt. Drain noodles and rinse in cold water. Spread 1 cup of meat sauce in a 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish coated with non-stick cooking spray. Top with three noodles, 2 cups of meat sauce, 2/3 cup ricotta cheese mixture, and 1/4 cup parmesan cheese. Repeat layers twice. 4. Cover and bake at 375 degrees for 40 minutes. Uncover; top with mozzarella cheese and bake 10 to 15 minutes longer or until a thermometer read 160 degrees. Let stand for 10 minutes before cutting.

Comments:

Weight Watchers Points: 7 points per serving.

Categories:  Pasta, Weight Watchers Friendly

Estimated Serving:  12

Estimated preparation time:  45 min.

Estimated calories serving:  323

Language:  English

Shared by:  okay92107    2010/12/19