Ww Watch Your Weight Lasagna With Meat Sauce
A wonderful tasting lasagna - you would never know it's weight watchers! Each piece is 6 points.
Steps
Cook the lasagna noodles according to package directions.
Drain , rinse with cold water and set aside.
Toast and grind the fennel seeds by placing them in a small dry skillet over medium-low heat.
Cook , shaking the pan and stirring constantly until lightly browned and fragrant , 2 to 3 minutes.
Watch them carefully- they will burn quickly !.
Remove from pan and grind to a powder.
Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
Add the oil , then add the beef , onion , bell pepper and zucchini.
Cook , stirring occasionally , until the beef browns.
Stir in the marinara sauce and fennel , bring to a boil.
Reduce heat and simmer , uncovered , until slightly thickened and the flavors blend , about 10 minutes.
Preheat the oven to 375f.
Spread one-fourth of the meat sauce in a 9 x 13 inch baking dish.
Top with 3 of the noodles.
Spread with 1 / 2 cup of ricotta.
Repeat the layering twice , ending with the meat sauce.
Cover with foil and bake 30 minutes.
Remove the foil.
Ingredients
lasagna noodles, fennel seed, olive oil, lean ground beef, onion, red bell pepper, zucchini, marinara sauce, fat-free ricotta cheese, part-skim mozzarella cheese, pecorino romano cheese