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A skillet of healthy lasagna without noodles with a spoon scooping up some.
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Healthy Skillet Lasagna Without Noodles

Let’s make the classic lasagna healthier! This skillet lasagna recipe is ridiculously easy, and packs in a ton of protein and fiber, making it a great choice for a healthy weeknight dinner that the whole family will enjoy.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Diet: Low Calorie
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 368kcal
Author: Megan Olson

Ingredients

  • 1 lb Ground Turkey 99%
  • 2 Zucchinis sliced into 1/4" slices then halved
  • 1 cup White Onion diced
  • 2 cups Mushrooms sliced (canned or fresh)
  • 3 Garlic Cloves minced
  • 2 cups Spinach
  • 24 ounces Marinara Sauce
  • 1 cup Cottage Cheese low fat
  • ½ cup Mozzarella Cheese shredded
  • 3 tablespoons Parmesan Cheese grated
  • 1 tablespoon Balsamic Vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 1 ½ tablespoons Italian Seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon Dried Basil
  • Salt and Pepper to taste
  • Fresh Basil and Red Pepper Flakes for serving

Instructions

  • Bring a large deep skillet to medium heat. Add the ground turkey, spinach, Italian seasoning, and dried basil. Break up the meat with a spoon and cook for 5 minutes or until cooked through.
  • Add the olive oil, onion, garlic, mushrooms, zucchini, salt and pepper. Saute 5-7 minutes.
  • Stir in the marinara and balsamic vinegar. Then drop spoonfuls of the cottage cheese randomly in the pan. Reduce the temperature to a low simmer and cook uncovered for 8 minutes.
  • Top with the mozzarella and parmesan cheese then cook until the cheese has melted. You can also place the pan under a broiler for 1-2 minutes to melt the cheese. Top with fresh basil and red pepper flakes and serve!

Notes

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  • Choose a heavy bottomed skillet or pan to cook this lasagna to ensure even distribution of heat and prevent the sauce from burning. 
  • If you want to make this ahead of time, follow the recipe up to steps 1 and 2, allow the mixture to cool down and refrigerate for a day. Then, when you’re ready, go ahead with steps 3 and 4 and finish the dish.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 368kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 43g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 85mg | Sodium: 1204mg | Potassium: 1522mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 2605IU | Vitamin C: 38mg | Calcium: 285mg | Iron: 5mg