Skinny Lasagna

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I got this ages ago from midwest living magazine. Even my mushroom-hating husband and picky kids like it. It isn't quick, but it's worth it for healthy lasagna.

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Steps

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Cook the beef , mushrooms , onion , and garlic just til meat is brown.

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Drain.

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Stir in undrained tomatoes , tomato sauce , sugar , basil , oregano , fennel , crushed red pepper , and black pepper and bring to a boil.

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Reduce heat and simmer , uncovered , for 35 minutes to thicken , stirring occasionally.

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In a small bowl , stir together the beaten egg whites , ricotta , and 1 / 4 c parmesan cheese.

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Cook the lasagna noodles just til tender , drain , and rinse with cold water.

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Spray an 11x7x2 inch baking dish with nonstick spray coating.

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Arrange 3 of the lasagna noodles in the bottom.

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Spread with half of the ricotta mixture.

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Spoon half of the sauce over the top and sprinkle with half of the mozzarella cheese.

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Repeat layering noodles , cheese mixture , and sauce -- but not the mozzarella.

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Sprinkle the remaining 1 / 4 cup of parmesan over the top.

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Bake 35 minutes at 350 degrees.

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Remove and sprinkle with reserved mozzarella.

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Return to ove and bake 5-10 minutes more.

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Let stand .

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Ingredients

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ground sirloin, mushroom, onion, garlic cloves, stewed tomatoes, tomato sauce, sugar, dried basil, dried oregano, fennel seed, black pepper, red pepper, egg whites, skim milk ricotta cheese, parmesan cheese, lasagna noodles, mozzarella cheese