January 28, 2009

What's For Dinner?

This went over great in my household of picky eaters. Hubby says it's his favorite lasagna yet. Finally, no leftovers!

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Spicy Tomato and Sausage Lasagna
1 pound lean ground turkey
1 onion, chopped
2 tablespoons minced garlic
2 tablespoons beef broth
1 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon cayenne
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 1/2 cups nonfat cottage cheese
1 cup nonfat plain yogurt
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Salt and pepper to taste
4 cups tomato sauce
3 tablespoons tomato paste
9 cooked lasagna noodles
2 cups chopped fresh spinach
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon dried basil
2 cups grated part-skim mozzarella cheese

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly spray a shallow 9x13 inch baking dish with olive oil spray.

2. In a skillet, cook the turkey, onion, garlic and broth over medium heat for about 5 minutes, until turkey is lightly browned. Season with paprika, cayenne and red pepper flakes. Set aside.

3. Combine cottage cheese and yogurt. Season with nutmeg and salt and pepper. Set aside.

4. In a saucepan, cook tomato sauce and tomato paste over medium heat, uncovered for 15 - 18 minutes, stirring until thick and smooth Add the turkey mixture and stir to blend.

5. Spread about 1/4 cup sauce in the baking dish and top with 3 noodles. Top with a third of the cottage cheese mixture and a third of the spinach, and sprinkle with a third of the herbs, 1/2 cup mozzarella and a third of the remaining sauce. Repeat the layers twice more, ending with mozzarella on top. Bake for 1 hour, until the sauce bubbles and the cheese begins to brown. Cool for 15-20 minutes before serving.

Serves 8: per serving: 324 calories, 34g carbs, 35g protein, 40mg cholesterol, 6g/17% fat, 859 mg sodium


Lessons in Life:

I've learned that you should always leave loved ones with loving words. It may be the last time you see them.