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Skillet Lasagna

Skillet Lasagna

26 Ratings
26 Ratings
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Skillet Lasagna in a skillet
Makes: 8 Servings
Total Cost: $$$$

An easy lasagna; you don't even have to turn on your oven! Enjoy with a side salad and seasonal fruit.

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces lasagna noodles (or 4 cups of any other type of pasta, uncooked)
  • 1 container of ricotta cheese, part-skim, 15 ounces (or cottage cheese)
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese (grated)
  • 1 1/4 tablespoons Italian seasoning
  • 1 jar spaghetti sauce, low-sodium (24 ounces)
  • 1 package frozen spinach, thawed & squeezed dry (10 ounces, or chopped broccoli)
  • 2 cups mozzarella cheese, part-skim shredded

Directions

  1. Wash hands with soap and water.
  2. Cook the noodles as directed on the package. Drain and set aside.
  3. In a small bowl, mix the ricotta cheese (or cottage cheese), 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, and Italian seasoning.
  4. Spray a large skillet well with cooking spray. Do NOT place skillet on heat until all ingredients are in skillet. 
  5. Spread half of the jar of sauce in skillet. Top with half the cooked noodles (4 lasagna noodles).
  6. Spread half of the cheese mixture over the noodles. Top with half the spinach or broccoli.
  7. Sprinkle half the mozzarella cheese over the vegetables.
  8. Repeat with the remaining noodles, the remaining cheese mixture, the remaining vegetables, the remaining sauce, and the remaining mozzarella cheese.
  9. Sprinkle with the rest of the Parmesan cheese. Cover.
  10. Turn on the stove top to medium-low until the cheese is melted (approximately 20 minutes). Allow to stand for 5 minutes before serving.
  11. Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours. Eat within 3 to 5 days. 

Notes

Thaw spinach in the refrigerator overnight or in the microwave on low power. Once thawed, wrap the spinach in a clean towel, and twist to wring out the water. 

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Source:

Eating Smart, Being Active
Colorado State University and University of California at Davis

Nutrition Information

Serving Size: 1 cup, 1/8 of recipe
Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 361
Total Fat 14 g
Saturated Fat 7 g
Cholesterol 38 mg
Sodium 377 mg
Carbohydrates 37 g
Dietary Fiber 4 g
Total Sugars 6 g
Added Sugars included 1 g
Protein 22 g
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Calcium 501 mg
Iron 3 mg
Potassium 499 mg

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Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 361
Total Fat 14 g
Saturated Fat 7 g
Monounsaturated Fat 3 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1 g
Linoleic Acid 1 g
α-Linolenic Acid 0.3 g
Omega 3 - EPA 0 mg
Omega 3 - DHA 0 mg
Cholesterol 38 mg
Carbohydrates 37 g
Dietary Fiber 4 g
Total Sugars 6 g
Added Sugars included 1 g
Protein 22 g
Minerals
Calcium 501 mg
Potassium 499 mg
Sodium 377 mg
Copper 227 mcg
Iron 3 mg
Magnesium 72 mg
Phosphorus 375 mg
Selenium 38 mcg
Zinc 3 mg
Vitamins
Vitamin A 310 mcg RAE
Vitamin B6 0.3 mg
Vitamin B12 0.9 mg
Vitamin C 2 mg
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Vitamin E 3 mg
Vitamin K 165 mcg
Folate 149 mcg DFE
Thiamin 0.3 mg
Riboflavin 0.4 mg
Niacin 5 mg
Choline 38 mg

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Please note: nutrient values are subject to change as data is updated

MyPlate Food Groups

Vegetables 1/2 cups
Grains 1 ounces
Dairy 1 1/4 cups

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