Diabetic Lasagna Recipe
User Reviews
3.8
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
1 hr
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Total Time
1 hr 10 mins
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Servings
10 servings
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Calories
291 kcal
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Course
Main Course
Diabetic Lasagna Recipe
Description
This Diabetic Lasagna recipe is crafted to offer a lower-fat, controlled-carb meal using whole wheat noodles and lean ground turkey. The meat is cooked with sautéed onions, garlic, oregano, and fresh basil, then combined with no-salt-added crushed tomatoes to create a flavorful sauce. Meanwhile, the ricotta mixture includes fat-free cheese, egg, and herbs to add creaminess without excess fat.
Lasagna sheets are cooked until al dente, layered in a baking dish alternately with the turkey sauce, ricotta mixture, and mozzarella cheese, replicating traditional assembly without high-fat ingredients. The dish is baked to meld flavors and textures, resulting in a gentle, layered casserole with a moist, cheesy finish.
Whole wheat noodles and lean protein keep the dish supportive of blood sugar management without sacrificing the satisfying experience of a classic lasagna. The baking process melds layers into a cohesive, hearty meal.
Note that if using oven-ready noodles, the pre-cooking step for the noodles can be omitted for convenience.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lbs ground turkey breast
- 1 onion chopped, large
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 28 oz crushed tomatoes no salt added, canned
- 3-4 leaves basil chopped
- 1 teaspoon oregano dried
- 9 whole wheat lasagna noodles sheets
- 15 oz ricotta cheese fat-free
- 1 egg
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese shredded, part skim
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- salt
- black 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!
Notes
- If using oven-ready lasagna noodles, you can skip the step of pre-cooking the noodles.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 10servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 291 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 291kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 30g | 10% |
| Protein | 29g | 58% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 74mg | 25% |
| Sodium | 437mg | 18% |
| Potassium | 492mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 325IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 8.3mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 299mg | 30% |
| Iron | 2.5mg | 14% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
3.8
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