Name: Inside-Out Lasagna
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 25 min
Ingredients: 8 ounces whole-wheat rotini or fusilli; 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil; 1 onion, chopped; 3 cloves cloves garlic, sliced; 8 ounces sliced white mushrooms (about 3 1/2 cups); 0.5 teaspoon salt; 0.25 teaspoon freshly ground pepper; 1 14-ounce can diced tomatoes with Italian herbs; 8 cups baby spinach; 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper (optional); 0.75 cup part-skim ricotta cheese

Inside-Out Lasagna

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Here we take basic lasagna ingredients--ricotta cheese, pasta and tomatoes--and skip the layering and long baking time to make a super-quick and satisfying meal for the whole family. To cut down on prep time, look for presliced mushrooms. For meat lovers, brown some crumbled turkey sausage along with the onions and garlic. Serve with: Steamed broccoli and whole-grain baguette.

Hilary Meyer

Updated on April 22, 2024

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EatingWell Test Kitchen

Reviewed by Dietitian Sylvia Geiger, M.S., RD

Ingredients

8 ounces whole-wheat rotini or fusilli
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 onion, chopped
3 cloves cloves garlic, sliced
8 ounces sliced white mushrooms (about 3 1/2 cups)
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1 14-ounce can diced tomatoes with Italian herbs
8 cups baby spinach
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper (optional)
¾ cup part-skim ricotta cheese

Directions

Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add pasta; cook until just tender, 8 to 10 minutes or according to package directions. Drain and transfer to a large bowl.
Meanwhile, heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add onion and garlic and cook, stirring, until soft and beginning to brown, about 3 minutes. Add mushrooms, salt and pepper and cook, stirring, until the mushrooms release their liquid, 4 to 6 minutes.
Add tomatoes, spinach and crushed red pepper (if using). Increase heat to medium-high; cook, stirring once halfway through, until the spinach is wilted, about 4 minutes.
Toss the sauce with the pasta and divide among 4 bowls. Dollop each serving with 3 tablespoons of ricotta.

Originally appeared: EatingWell Magazine, January/February 2010

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

339	Calories
9g	Fat
54g	Carbs
18g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Serving Size about 1 1/2 cups
Calories 339
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 54g	19%
Dietary Fiber 8g	29%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 18g	35%
Total Fat 9g	11%
Saturated Fat 3g	15%
Cholesterol 14mg	5%
Vitamin A 4572IU	91%
Vitamin C 27mg	30%
Folate 142mcg	35%
Sodium 493mg	21%
Calcium 231mg	18%
Iron 4mg	24%
Magnesium 139mg	33%
Potassium 815mg	17%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

Inside-Out Lasagna

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