Anyone ever just REALLY want pasta for dinner? Pfft. I mean obviously, right?
Like basically e’ry day.
Thankfully, there are plenty of healthy pasta recipes to make the world go ’round on here:
- Mushroom & Spinach Pasta Bake
- Turmeric Sweet Potato Pasta Salad
- Healthy Chicken Broccoli Pasta Casserole
- Garlic Chickpea Spaghetti Squash
This Easy Healthy Lasagna Recipe is one of my new go-to weeknight dinners!
Y’all. It truly is the best!
Clearly, the healthy comfort food life is what I’m all about. I’ve made this recipe once a week for the past 5 weeks! And since this recipe serves 6, the leftovers are truly something to look forward to. Just layer the ingredients into this casserole dish, bake, and enjoy!
SO perfect for those cheesy pasta cravings! Enjoy, friend 😉
The BEST Easy Healthy Lasagna Recipe
The cheesiest, gooiest, creamiest, BEST Easy Healthy Lasagna Recipe for dinner tonight. All of the goodness of classic lasagna, but lightened up and loaded with healthy ingredients for a skinny version of the original recipe!
Servings: 6
Calories: 331 kcal
Ingredients
- 1/2 lb ground beef
- 1/4 onion (chopped)
- 2 zucchini (medium)
- 1 summer squash (medium)
- 15 oz. whole tomatoes (canned)
- 10 oz. tomato sauce
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp dried parsley
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 6 uncooked lasagna noodles
- 10 oz. cottage cheese (small curd)
- 1/2 cup parmesan (grated)
- 1 cup mozzarella (shredded)
- salt/pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
- Cook the chopped onion and ground beef until the beef is fully cooked.
- While the beef is cooking, cut the zucchini and summer squash into small, 1/4" - 1/2" cubes.
- Once the beef is done cooking, set aside and drain.
- Cook the zucchini and summer squash for about 10 minutes.
- Add in the tomatoes, tomato sauce, and spices.
- Continue cooking over medium heat for another 15 minutes, stirring often.
- Add the cooked beef and onions back into the tomato sauce mixture and stir.
- Pour about 1/2 of the tomato sauce mixture into a 8" x 10" casserole dish.
- Place 3 of the lasagna noodles on top of the mixture (breaking each one in half if necessary), pressing each one down so that it's covered with about 1/4" of the tomato mixture on top.
- Add 1/2 of the cottage cheese to the casserole dish.
- Top with 1/2 of the parmesan and 1/2 of the mozzarella.
- Repeat steps 9-12 with the remaining ingredients.
- Cover the casserole dish with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
- Uncover and bake for another 15 minutes.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
Carbs: 35Â Fat: 10Â Protein: 26
Nutrition
Calories: 331 kcal
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Terry Powers says:
Just Wow! Ended up with a little more burger meat from the butcher, but other than that, I followed the recipe to rave reviews from all family members young and old. Also, super fun to make with two people!
Dolly says:
By far the yummiest cheesiest light tasty lasagna I’ve ever made. Super fast, super easy! Filing this recipe away as a top fave. Thank you for posting 🙂
Mar Ann says:
If I have regular lasagna noodles do they need to be cooked? The recipe doesn’t say to cook them. Or do I use oven ready ones? Can anyone advise me?
Christine McMichael replied:
We used oven ready noodles (which is common in grocery stores). You won’t need to pre-cook them if they are oven ready!
Dolly replied:
Hello,
I used regular lasagna noodles. The sauce I made came out a little soupy, which is great because as the noodles cook in the oven, they thicken the sauce. Make sure the lasagna noodles are at least partially submerged in the sauce, so they’ll become tender, not crispy.
Marie says:
There is a reason this is titled “Best Lasagna Recipe” because IT IS. SO delicious and easy! Definitely become a staple in our home!
Angela Cardamone @marathonsandmotivation.com says:
I love lasagna, it is omg favorite comfort food! This healthy recipe was so delicious, can’t wait to make it again!!!
Kalee says:
I can’t believe this is a skinny-version recipe! It’s SO delicious and perfect for my family!! It’s always so nice to find a recipe that I can feel good about making and truly enjoy eating!
Jon Maldia says:
Lasagna is one of our daughter’s favorite meals. I’d be trying out your recipe.
Sarah says:
We love easy lasagna recipes! This looks amazing!
Candice says:
What a fantastic recipe! Packed with all my favorite veggies, and takes the classic lasagne to a healthy, veggie-packed, delicious new level. Thanks for the great recipe!
Deborah Brooks says:
Lasagna is always one of our go to family meals.I would sub out the meat for us but this looks great.I like the addition of the squash and zucchini
Debi says:
Lasagna is such comfort food, and don’t we all need extra comfort food right now. This is a great recipe, my family loved it. Thanks!
Erika says:
I love lasagna and this looks amazing. Pinning for later. 🙂
Megan says:
Handed this recipe to my hubs and he prepped and baked it the day before hand. By far our favorite lasagna recipe ever! We used Italian sausage vs. ground beef since that’s what we had in hand. So tastey and such a treat to just warm it up after a busy day of juggling online school plus remote work. Definitely making this again!
Ava says:
I love this recipe. I make this dish almost every week. It healthy and easy.
Davem says:
Good morning, I made this last night. I added 4 eggs and a bunch of beans to the recipe. Outstanding!