Description
This healthy version of the classic Italian fare will surprise even those who aren’t wild about vegetables. And it’s perfect for putting leftover chicken breast to good use!
Ingredients
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- 2 cups cheese (shredded Cheddar, Colby, or Monterrey Jack)
- 1 package cream cheese (or ricotta cheese)
- 1/3 cup spinach (optional)
- 1 quart tomato sauce & 1 small can tomato paste (or use spaghetti sauce or marinara sauce)
- 1/2 box lasagne noodles (I prefer whole wheat)
- 1/2 – 1 lb meat (I used shredded chicken breast, or you can use ground beef or sausage)
Instructions
- Cook meat (e.g. brown hamburger or steam chicken breast)
- Bring a pot of water with 1 T oil to boil, add noodles and boil for 8-10 minutes (until noodles are al dente*)
- Place one single layer of noodles on bottom of pan
- Layer 1/3 sauce along with meat
- Add another layer of noodles
- Layer 1/3 sauce with cream cheese (or ricotta) cut into small pieces
- Add another layer of noodles
- Layer 1/3 sauce with 1 cup spinach
- Top with shredded cheddar cheese (or choice)
- Bake at 450 for 15-20 minutes
Notes
*al dente describes pasta and (less commonly) vegetables, rice or beans that are cooked to be firm to the bite
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Cuisine: Italian