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Weight Watchers Lasagna with Meat Sauce

Weight Watchers Lasagna with Meat Sauce

Nesting Lane
Weight Watchers Lasagna with Meat Sauce Recipe - A classic Italian comfort food dinner. 8 WW Freestyle Points and 10 Smart Points
5 from 3 votes

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Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Indian
Servings 8

Equipment

Non-stick skillet
Baking Dish

Ingredients
 

  • 9 lasagna noodles
  • 1 tsp olive oil
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 1 red bell pepper chopped
  • 1 zucchini chopped
  • ½ lb lean ground beef
  • 30 oz marinara sauce
  • 1½ cups ricotta cheese - fat free
  • ¼ cup pecorino romano cheese
  • ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese - part-skim

Instructions
 

  • Cook lasagna noodles according to the directions on the package, drain, rinse with cold water; set aside.
  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Heat large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat and add olive oil. Add onion, pepper, zucchini, and ground beef. Brown until ground beef is done.
  • Stir in marinara sauce, bring to a boil. Reduce heat, simmer uncovered until sauce is slightly thickened approx 10 minutes.
  • Spread ¼ of sauce in 13 x 9 inch baking dish. Place three noodles on top of the sauce. Spread ½ cup of ricotta cheese on top of noodles. Repeat two more times. Add one more layer of sauce on top.
  • Cover (tin foil works well) and bake for 30 minutes.
  • Remove cover, top with Pecorino Romano cheese and shredded mozzarella cheese
  • Bake until heated through and cheeses are lightly browned, about 20 minutes longer.
  • Continue to bake for approx 20 minutes, or until cheese is melted and lightly browned, and lasagna is heated all the way through.
  • Let stand 10 minutes. Serve.

Notes

10 Points (2022/2024 Plan)
MyWW Points: 8 Blue Plan and 10 Green Plan
We are not associated with Weight Watchers/WW in any way. Double check points on their official calculator.

How to Store and Reheat

  • Store: Cover and refrigerate for 3–4 days, or wrap airtight and freeze for up to 2–3 months.
  • Reheat (single slice): Microwave covered at medium power in 30-second intervals until hot; add a splash of water if edges seem dry.
  • Reheat (pan): Cover with foil and warm at 350°F until heated through, 20–30 minutes from chilled or 45–60 minutes from frozen (thaw overnight for best texture).

Nutrition

Serving: 242gCalories: 287.2kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 15.3gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 3.1gCholesterol: 27.5mgSodium: 674.8mgFiber: 2.1gSugar: 12.7g
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