Get a taste of Italy with this healthy, high-protein recipe.
There’s really nothing like a slice of good lasagna, served piping-hot, fresh from the oven with a medley of melted cheeses ready to tease your palate. Mmm…cheese. Unfortunately, hitting your local Italian food eatery too often can prove costly for your waistline. So you might as well kiss lasagna goodbye if you ever expect to have a top-notch physique, right?
Wrong.
This recipe has plenty of that savory Italian taste, but is much more friendly when it comes to overall calories, carbs and fat. Plus, each serving packs a muscle-building 29 grams of protein. Bon appetit!
- Calories 291
- Protein 29g
- Fat 6g
- Carbs 32g
Servings: 6
Ingredients:
1 tbsp olive oil
2 cups sliced mushrooms (button, portobello, chestnut)
1 1⁄4 cups fat-free milk
1 tbsp butter
1⁄4 cup all-purpose flour
1 bay leaf
1 lb cooked turkey breast, cubed
1⁄4 tsp grated nutmeg
Salt and pepper to taste
1 14 oz can chopped plum tomatoes, drained
1 tsp dried mixed herbs
9 lasagna sheets, cooked
1 cup fat-free plain yogurt
1 medium egg, lightly beaten
1 tbsp shredded Parmesan cheese
Equipment:
- Saucepan
- Baking dish
