It is without a doubt that a creamy, tasty lasagna is a comfort food for majority of the people around the world. And if you are craving the hearty comfort of lasagna but are worried about the calorie count, then do not worry because I am here to make your lasagna-eating experience guilt-free!
In this article, I will introduce you to an easy Weight Watchers lasagna recipe that is not only delicious but is also healthy and does not compromise your diet! All the while being packed with flavor and oozing with cheesy goodness 😉
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How to make Weight Watchers Lasagna Recipe
Are you ready to fully enjoy eating a lasagna without worrying about any health implications or guilt? With that said, I have here an easy lasagna healthy recipe that is Weight Watchers Friendly! To make lasagna, you will just need a few ingredients and follow some easy steps!
Ingredients:
- 1 pound of lean ground beef, turkey, or chicken
- 28 oz crushed tomatoes
- 6 whole wheat lasagna noodles – uncooked
- 16 oz of low-fat cottage cheese, drained
- 2 cups of shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 tablespoon of minced garlic
- 1 cup of chopped onions
- 1 1/2 teaspoons of dried oregano
- 16 oz low-fat cottage cheese
Instructions:
Preheat the oven to 375°F.
In a large skillet, cook the meat until it is brown along with the onions, garlic, and dried oregano. Make sure to drain the meat if necessary.
Stir in the crushed tomato and let it simmer for 5 minutes, then remove from the heat. This is your lasagna sauce.
In a baking dish, spread 1/2 cup of the sauce to cover the bottom of the dish evenly. Then, layer 3 of the noodles, 1 cup of cottage cheese, and 1/2 cup of the mozzarella cheese.
Top it off with the last three lasagna noodles and the rest of the sauce mixture. Cover with foil.
Bake for 30 minutes. Uncover and sprinkle mozzarella cheese at the top. While uncovered, bake for another 5 minutes or until the cheese is melted.
Cool for 5 minutes before serving.
More notes and tips for the best WW Lasagna
As you can already tell, our recipe for a tasty Weight Watchers Lasagna is very straightforward and easy to follow! But if you want to make sure that you get the best results for your dish, I have here some more notes you can consider:
- If you want a healthier alternative to the lasagna noodles, you can replace the traditional pasta strips to a thinly sliced zucchini strips. Using zucchini strips can bring in a slightly sweet flavor that complements this dish perfectly.
- I highly recommend using part-skim mozzarella cheese for a more creamy texture without the excess fat!
- For the meat, you can also use lean ground turkey or lean ground chicken – they are rich in protein and does not change the taste of the dish. Plus, they are a healthier alternative to traditional high fat meat options.
- Feel free to try different cheese according to your preference! You can use parmesan cheese, low fat cottage cheese, ricotta cheese, and more!
- You can use spaghetti sauce if you do not have time to make crushed tomatoes.
- This recipe can also be done in a slow cooker!
What to serve with Weight Watchers Lasagna
A classic lasagna can perfectly be eaten on its own. But for a more enhanced culinary experience, you can pair this dish with the following:
- Green salad
- Roasted vegetables
- Baked potato wedges
- Air fried green bean fries
- Air fried sweet potato fries
Weight Watchers Lasagna Recipe
This Weight Watchers Lasagna recipe lets you appreciate and relish the flavors of a classic lasagna without compromising on your journey to a healthier lifestyle:
Ingredients
- 1 pound of lean ground beef, turkey, or chicken
- 28 oz crushed tomatoes
- 6Â whole wheat lasagna noodles - uncooked
- 16 oz of low-fat cottage cheese, drained
- 2 cups of shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 tablespoon of minced garlic
- 1 cup of chopped onionsÂ
- 1 1/2 teaspoons of dried oregano
- 16 oz low fat cottage cheese
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 375°F.
In a large skillet, cook the meat until it is brown along with the onions, garlic, and dried oregano. Make sure to drain the meat if necessary.
Stir in the crushed tomato and let it simmer for 5 minutes, then remove from the heat. This is your lasagna sauce.
In a baking dish, spread 1/2 cup of the sauce to cover the bottom of the dish evenly. Then, layer 3 of the noodles, 1 cup of cottage cheese, and 1/2 cup of mozzarella cheese.
Top it off with the last three lasagna noodles and the rest of the sauce mixture. Cover with foil.
Bake for 30 minutes. Uncover and sprinkle mozzarella cheese at the top. While uncovered, bake for another 5 minutes or until the cheese is melted.
Cool for 5 minutes before serving.
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