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Spinach Alfredo Lasagna

This lightened-up lasagna packs in the nutrients with plenty of spinach, carrots, and mushrooms--plus satisfies cheese cravings with ricotta, mozzarella and Parmesan.

Active Time
25 mins
Total Time
2 hrs
Yield
Serves 8

How to Make It

1. Step
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly coat a 2-quart rectangular baking dish with cooking spray.
2. Step
In a medium bowl stir together egg, ricotta cheese, spinach, garlic, and pepper. In a separate bowl combine Alfredo sauce and milk.
3. Step
Spread about 1/2 cup of the Alfredo sauce mixture into the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Arrange three of the uncooked noodles in a layer over the sauce. Spread half of the spinach mixture over the noodles; top with half of the carrots and half of the mushrooms. Arrange the remaining three uncooked noodles over the vegetables. Top noodles with the remaining spinach mixture. Top with the remaining carrots and the remaining mushrooms. Cover with the remaining Alfredo mixture. Sprinkle with the mozzarella cheese and Parmesan cheese.
4. Step
Lightly coat a sheet of foil with cooking spray. Cover dish with foil, coated side down.
5. Step
Bake for 60 to 70 minutes. Uncover. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes more or until top is lightly browned. Let stand for 20 minutes before serving.

Ingredients

  • Nonstick cooking spray
  • 1 egg, lightly beaten
  • 1 (15 ounce) container part-skim ricotta cheese
  • 1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 (15 ounce) jar light Alfredo sauce
  • ½ cup fat-free milk
  • 6 whole grain lasagna noodles
  • 2 cups shredded carrots
  • 2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
  • ½ cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
  • ¼ cup finely shredded Parmesan cheese

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