Zucchini Beef Lasagna - ThinnerTimes

MiladyB · 08-02-2006, 08:43 AM

ZUCCHINI BEEF LASAGNA

1 pound lean ground beef
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 cans (8 ounces each) no-salt-added tomato sauce
1/2 cup water
2 bay leaves
1 teaspoon minced fresh parsley
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 package (16 ounces) lasagna noodles, cooked, rinsed and drained
1 cup fat-free cottage cheese
1 small zucchini, sliced and cooked
1 cup (8 ounces) reduced-fat sour cream

In a skillet, cook beef and garlic over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Add tomato sauce, water, tomato paste, bay leaves, parsley and Italian seasoning; mix well. Bring to a boil; reduce heat. Simmer, uncovered, for 30-40 minutes. Discard bay leaves. Spread 1/2 cup meat sauce in a 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. baking dish coated with nonstick cooking spray. Arrange five noodles over sauce, cutting to fit. Spread with cottage cheese. Cover with five noodles, half of the meat sauce and the zucchini. Cover with five noodles and sour cream. Top with remaining noodles and meat sauce. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until heated through. Let stand for 15 minutes before cutting.

Nutrition Facts: One serving equals 187 calories, 8 g fat (0 saturated fat), 21 mg cholesterol, 270 mg sodium, 19 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 14 g protein.
Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch, 1 lean meat, 1 vegetable, 1/2 fat.
Yield: 12 servings.