Cheesy Lasagna
Pasta comes in many shapes and sizes; you can get them long and skinny or short and fat. As a diabetic, pasta that is made from whole grain flour, which produces whole wheat pasta, is the most ideal pasta for you. According to the American Diabetes Association, a serving size of pasta is 1/3 cup of cooked pasta.
Cheesy Lasagna
Serves:4
Prep time: 20 minutes Cook time: 20 minutes
Ingredients:
1 (8 oz) pkg lasagna noodles
2 cups 2% mozzarella cheese
1 cup parmesan cheese
2 cups fat-free cottage cheese
1 egg
1 tsp oregano
1 tsp basil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 can spaghetti sauce
Directions:
Preheat oven to 350°F. Boil and drain pasta. In a medium bowl, combine cheeses, egg, and seasoning. In a baking dish, add a layer of noodles followed by a layer of cheese. Repeat until no more noodles. Top with remaining cheese and spaghetti sauce.
Bake for 30 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly.
Nutritional Information (without spaghetti sauce):
Calories per Serving: 373, Fat: 15g (Saturated Fat 9g), Cholesterol: 85mg, Sodium: 770mg, Carbohydrates: 26g, Fiber: 0g, Protein: 32g.
Published 06/02/10
