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
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!
Paige says:
LOVE that this is lightened up….NICE! I bet it freezes well too, and yes…I would eat lasagna year round if I could !
Carol Borchardt says:
Lasagna is such a soul-satisfying dish! I love that you added more veggies to lasagna but kept all the classic ingredients like just a little meat and cheese!
Kathryn @ FoodieGirlChicago says:
This looks like a delicious, healthy recipe. Perfect for weeknight dinners!
Meredith says:
I haven’t made lasagna in ages! I love how your recipe is loaded with delicious (and healthy) veggies! Pinning…
Nicoletta @sugarlovespices says:
We make lasagna quite often, but with a simple tomato sauce, no meat. We like to add ricotta, which is kind of like cottage cheese, Parmigiano, and mozzarella, like you. The added veggies in your lasagna are a nice touch. It makes a wonderful weeknight meal, And yes, leftovers are great!
Jordan says:
Girl, this. looks. insane. I need a pan of it in my Saturday night. It’s been way too long since we’ve made lasagna – my mom’s recipe isn’t exactly the healthiest! I can’t wait to try your version!
Marisa Franca says:
I will always jump up for pasta and lasagna is always a favorite. It certainly doesn’t look like you skimp on the flavor!! The cheese you use will give it plenty of stretchy texture. I really need to cut down on some of my calories and this recipe is great!!
Veena Azmanov says:
Oh this sounds so wondeful. We love lasagna in our home and I make it so often. I love that you use cottage cheese. I am going to try this the next time we make lasagna. Thanks
Emily Kyle says:
To be honest, I have never made lasagna before! Thank you for this easy recipe, I feel like I could try it now!! (and I know everyone will LOVE it!)
Alisa Fleming says:
Cottage cheese is what my mom always used, too! I recently found a great way to sub it, so I can’t wait to make this dairy free.
Gloria says:
Family recipes are delicious…and this lasagna sure looks good. I always have to make 3 …. one for us and one for each of our daughters. This sounds like one everyone would love for sure.
Jessica Levinson says:
So easy for a busy weeknight dinner! Love the healthy veggies you added!
Lorie says:
I’m not a huge fan of ricotta so I always use cottage cheese. My family prefers it! Love the new site look!
Kate says:
I love all of the added veg you have in here. It sounds so delicious!
Maria says:
Love this recipe I can’t wait to try! And your photos are stunning!