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Layered Lasagna Casserole

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 6 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 1 15-oz. container low fat ricotta cheese
  • 2 egg whites beaten
  • 1 1/2 cups low fat mozzarella cheese shredded, divided
  • 3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
  • sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 12 ounces rotini pasta cooked and drained
  • 1 28-oz. jar spaghetti sauce

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Cook pasta according to package directions.
  • In a medium bowl, combine ricotta cheese, egg whites, 1 cup mozzarella cheese, parsley, salt and pepper; stir to mix well. In another bowl, combine hot cooked pasta and sauce.
  • Layer half of pasta mixture in an 11 x 7-inch baking dish. Evenly layer with cheese mixture and remaining pasta mixture. Bake, covered, 35 to 40 minutes or until bubbly. Uncover; top with remaining Mozzarella cheese. Bake 5 minutes or until cheese melts.

Notes

SERVING SUGGESTIONS: Serve with a big spinach salad and some whole grain rolls. A bowl of baby carrots for the table is nice, too.
VEGETARIAN: N/A
GLUTEN FREE: Use gluten free pasta.
NUTRITION: 543 Calories; 19g Fat (31.4% calories from fat); 25g Protein; 67g Carbohydrate; 5g Dietary Fiber; 61mg Cholesterol; 901mg Sodium. Exchanges: 4 Grain (Starch); 2 Lean Meat; 0 Vegetable; 2 1/2 Fat.
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