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Short Cut Lasagna

Short Cut Lasagna

60 Ratings
60 Ratings
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Short Cut Lasagna in a baking dish
Makes: 6 Servings
Total Cost: $$$$

No need to precook the noodles in this easy lasagna. Add a layer of extra veggies if you desire. Spinach would make a fantastic addition.

Ingredients

  • 1 jar spaghetti sauce (low sodium, 24 ounces)
  • 8 ounces dry lasagna noodles
  • 1 container ricotta cheese (part-skim, 15 ounces or cottage cheese)
  • 2 cups mozzarella cheese (part-skim, shredded)
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese (grated)

Directions

  1. Wash hands with soap and water.
  2. Spready 1/2 the sauce on the bottom of a 2-quart baking dish or pan.
  3. Layer half the dry noodles, ricotta, and Parmesan.
  4. Top with 1 cup sauce and layer rest of the noodles, ricotta, and mozzarella.
  5. Top with remaining spaghetti sauce.
  6. Bake 60 minutes at 350 °F. Remove and let is set for 20 minutes. Top with Parmesan cheese.

Notes

Add browned, drained meat or cooked vegetables if desired. Mix with middle layer of sauce. Spinach would make a fantastic addition.

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Source:

Simple Healthy Recipes
Oklahoma Nutrition Information and Education
ONIE Project

Nutrition Information

Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 453
Total Fat 17 g
Saturated Fat 9 g
Cholesterol 48 mg
Sodium 421 mg
Carbohydrates 47 g
Dietary Fiber 4 g
Total Sugars 7 g
Added Sugars included 1 g
Protein 27 g
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Calcium 558 mg
Iron 3 mg
Potassium 541 mg

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Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 453
Total Fat 17 g
Saturated Fat 9 g
Monounsaturated Fat 4 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1 g
Linoleic Acid 1 g
α-Linolenic Acid 0.2 g
Omega 3 - EPA 0 mg
Omega 3 - DHA 0 mg
Cholesterol 48 mg
Carbohydrates 47 g
Dietary Fiber 4 g
Total Sugars 7 g
Added Sugars included 1 g
Protein 27 g
Minerals
Calcium 558 mg
Potassium 541 mg
Sodium 421 mg
Copper 237 mcg
Iron 3 mg
Magnesium 62 mg
Phosphorus 458 mg
Selenium 48 mcg
Zinc 3 mg
Vitamins
Vitamin A 185 mcg RAE
Vitamin B6 0.3 mg
Vitamin B12 1.1 mg
Vitamin C 2 mg
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Vitamin E 3 mg
Vitamin K 17 mcg
Folate 152 mcg DFE
Thiamin 0.4 mg
Riboflavin 0.5 mg
Niacin 6 mg
Choline 40 mg

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Please note: nutrient values are subject to change as data is updated

MyPlate Food Groups

Vegetables 1/2 cups
Grains 1 1/2 ounces
Dairy 1 1/2 cups

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