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Easy + Healthier Lasagna Casserole

This Easy Healthier Lasagna Casserole is a unique and delicious spin on the classic comfort food dish your whole family will love!

Course Main Course
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Servings 8 servings

Ingredients

  • 8 oz No Yolks Extra Broad Enriched Egg White Pasta Noodles 4 cups cooked
  • 1-2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Half a medium yellow onion diced
  • 1 small red pepper diced
  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 1 tsp. Italian seasoning
  • 2-4 garlic cloves finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  • 24 oz jar of your favorite tomato sauce I used a garlic and herb kind
  • ¾ cup part skim ricotta
  • ¼ cup Greek yogurt
  • 1/3 cup pesto
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • Fresh minced basil for topping

Instructions

  1. Pre-heat the oven to 375 degrees.
  2. Boil a pot of water. Once boiled, add your No Yolks noodles and cook until al dente.
  3. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet. Add the diced onions and peppers and cook until tender, 3-5 minutes. Move the veggies to the side of the skillet and add a touch more olive oil. Add the ground beef. Cook on both sides until browned. Then, using your spatula, break up the ground beef into chunks and cook until no longer pink in the middle. Remove excess fat from the pan, leaving about 1 tablespoon of the juices. Combine the meat and veggies until well-incorporated.
  4. Add in the fresh minced garlic, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning and garlic and cook until the garlic is fragrant. Add in the balsamic vinegar and mix until everything is well-combined.
  5. Add the cooked No Yolks Extra Broad Enriched Egg White Pasta Noodles and tomato sauce (saving about ½ cup of the sauce for topping) to the skillet and mix until all the ingredients are well-combined.
  6. In a small bowl, combine, the ricotta cheese, Greek yogurt, pesto, lemon juice, and pinch of salt and mix until well-combined.
  7. Grease a casserole dish. First, add the pasta layer. Next dollop with the ricotta blend and spread out evenly over the pasta layer. Top with extra sauce and mozzarella cheese.
  8. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until cheese is fully melted. For extra golden brown option, broil for 1-2 minutes.
  9. Top with fresh basil. Serve and enjoy!