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[CherryHugs]

38% fewer calories • 52% less fat • 55% less sat fat than the original recipe. Check out this healthified

spin on a classic Italian favorite—it lost the fat but not the flavor!

Ingredients9 uncooked lasagna noodles 1 lb extra-lean (at least 90%) ground beef 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1 jar (25.5 oz)  Italian herb pasta sauce 1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne) 1 1/2 teaspoons dried basil leaves 1 egg 1 container (15 oz) reduced-fat ricotta cheese 2 cups shredded reduced-fat mozzarella cheese (8 oz) 1/3 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

• Step 1 Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray. Cook and drain noodles as directed on package. Place in cold water.
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• Step 2 Meanwhile, in 12-inch skillet, cook beef and garlic over medium-high heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring frequently, until beef is thoroughly cooked; drain. Stir in pasta sauce, ground red pepper and 1 teaspoon of the basil. Heat to boiling, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat.
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• Step 3 Heat oven to 350°F. In medium bowl, beat egg slightly. Stir in ricotta cheese and remaining 1/2 teaspoon basil until blended. Drain noodles. Spread about 1/2 cup sauce mixture over bottom of baking dish. Top with 3 noodles, 1 1/2 cups of the sauce mixture, half of the ricotta mixture and 3/4 cup of the mozzarella cheese. Repeat layers once. Top with remaining noodles, sauce and mozzarella cheese; sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Spray 15-inch piece of foil with cooking spray. Cover lasagna with foil.
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• Step 4 Bake 45 minutes. Uncover; bake 10 to 15 minutes longer or until bubbly. Let stand 10 minutes before serving

[Still Raining]

Just for me, reduced fat cheese is just weird.  I have sworn off it.

[CherryHugs]

@Still Raining   I would just use regular cheese. That is what Im planning on using.

[blackhole99]

I make lasagna once in a blue moon, if I'm going to eat it, I want it to be full fat and decadent. I would rather have half a piece of something satisfying than a whole piece of something lower in fat. That being said, low fat has it's place for a lot of people and your recipe certainly will fulfill that and no doubt is very good.

[ID2]

With my health problems I've always cooked low fat and very healthy. I have to! I've reinvented all recipes I see to accommodate what I can eat. My lasagna, very similar to this one posted, is a family favorite and absolutely delicious! You don't need full fat to make anything taste good. 

[Dazlin]

I have nothing against fat free, or low fat cheese.  I often use it.  I do admit, the full fat fat cheese is always creamier and much tastier .  What I dont get, is research is saying stop the reduced fat products, even milk.  To either go with full fat, or skim.   Now, for lasagna,  I always use the most natural , nothing excluded...cause I dont make this often,  and when I do...everyone is going to enjoy.    Anyway...I really wonder why reduced fat is said to be, not healthy.   I appreciate this recipe regardless...I'm sure it tastes gooood!!