The Best Diabetic Lasagna

Ingredients

1 1/2 lbs ground turkey breast
1 large onion chopped
2 cloves garlic minced
28 oz can of crushed tomatoes with NO SALT ADDED
3-4 leaves basil chopped
1 teaspoon dried oregano
9 sheets of Whole Wheat Lasagna Noodles
15 oz fat-free ricotta cheese
1 egg
2 cups part skim mozzarella cheese shredded
2 teaspoons olive oil
Salt + Pepper

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit
• Cook noodles according to package instructions*
• Drain and place in cold water to stop the cooking process
• In a large skillet, heat the olive oil
• Add the onions and saute until softened
• Add garlic, 1/2 teaspoon of oregano and half of the basil
• Add the ground turkey and cook while breaking up the big pieces into little ones
• Drain excess liquid and add salt and pepper
• Add the tomatoes and cook until the mixture starts boiling. Remove from heat
• In another bowl, mix the ricotta cheese, egg, salt, pepper and the other half of the basil
• Drain noodles
• Place 3 noodles in a 9x13" rectangular baking pan in a way they cover the bottom of the pan
• Add 1/2 of the turkey mixture. Spread evenly
• Add 1/2 of the ricotta mixture. Spread evenly
• Sprinkle some cheese
• Cover with 3 more lasagna noodles
• Spread the remaining turkey mixture
• Spread the remaining ricotta mixture
• Sprinkle some more cheese
• Cover with 3 more lasagna noodles
• Sprinkle with remaining cheese and dried oregano
• Spray a piece of aluminum foil with nonstick spray
• Cover lasagna with foil
• Bake covered for 45 minutes
• Remove foil and bake for 10 minutes
• Broil for 2 more minutes or until the top is brown
• Remove from oven and let it rest for about 10 minutes before serving
• Enjoy!

Source : https://livingsweetmoments.com/diabetic-lasagna-recipe/

Recipe Notes

*omit this step if using oven ready noodles

Nutrition Facts

Diabetic Lasagna Recipe

Amount Per Serving (1 serving)

Calories 291Calories from Fat 54

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 6g9%

Saturated Fat 2g10%

Cholesterol 74mg25%

Sodium 437mg18%

Potassium 492mg14%

Total Carbohydrates 30g10%

Dietary Fiber 1g4%

Sugars 5g

Protein 29g58%

Vitamin A6.5%

Vitamin C10.1%

Calcium29.9%

Iron14.1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.