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Sunday, January 2, 2011

Whole Wheat Lasagna - Low Carb!

This Lasagna recipe was a spur of the moment "creation" by yours truly - and it was VERY tasty - and colorful!!!

Ingredients:

9 whole wheat Lasagna noodles, cooked
3 cups fresh baby spinach leaves, ends pulled off
1 container lowfat Ricotta cheese
2 cups mozzarella cheese
2 tbsp. Italian Seasoning
1 pound extra lean ground beef, cooked and drained
1 can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 jar Ragu "no sugar added" Tomato/Basil Sauce
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
dash of sea salt and pepper

Preheat Oven to 375'. Spray lasagna pan or 9 x 13" pan with non-stick cooking spray. Cook lasagna noodles per package directions.

In large bowl combine all ingredients and mix together until well blended. Placed 3 lasagna noodles in bottom of dish and cover with mixture, a bit of parmesan cheese and 1/3 jar of saauce.
Repeat 3 times until the top layer which should be the mixture, tomato/basil sauce and sprinkles of parmesan cheese. Bake in 375' oven for about 30 minutes.

Looks great, tastes great and the true test - two 14 year olds actually liked it and ate it. Its full of fiber and tastes great! Enjoy!

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