Easy Low Carb Lasagna

By Florence Tai | Pomerado Hospital | Poway, CA

Healthy lasagna, low carb and easy to make.

Servings: 12 | Prep Time: 20 | Cook Time: 65

Calories: 250 | Total Fat: 12g | Total Carbs: 19g | Protein: 13g

Ingredients:

32 oz. low fat ricotta, or cottage cheese

1 tsp. garlic powder

1 tsp. dried oregano leaves

4-5 low carb tortillas

2 24oz. jars marinara sauce

1 c. lite mozzarella cheese, shredded

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.

2. Mix ricotta and seasonings in bowl.

3. Layer lasagna in this order in a 9 x 12 pan: sauce, tortillas, ricotta filling. Repeat. End with sauce on top, then sprinkle with mozzarella cheese.

4. Cover the lasagna with foil and bake for one hour in the oven or until heated through. Allow lasagna to stand for 5 minutes, then cut into 12 squares and serve hot.

Comments:

You can add in sautéed fresh or frozen vegetables of your choice such as mushrooms, onions, peppers, or eggplant. Be sure they are sautéed well and excess water squeezed out. Serve with fresh fruit and/or green salad. Leftovers freeze well for future quick meals!