Description
This delicious layered lasagna bake combines tender lasagna noodles with creamy mashed potatoes, sautéed onions, and melty cheese for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 lasagna noodles, cooked and drained
- 1 large onion, diced
- 2 teaspoons light butter or butter substitute
- 4 cups fat-free or light mashed potatoes (homemade or prepared)
- 1 cup fat-free shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup fat-free shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup turkey ham or cooked beef sausage (optional)
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Cooking spray
Instructions
- Sauté the onions: In a skillet over medium heat, melt the light butter and sauté diced onions until soft and golden, about 8–10 minutes. This step builds the foundation of flavor, so don’t rush it—the aroma alone is worth lingering over.
- Prepare your pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F. Lightly coat a 9×13 baking dish with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Layer like a lasagna: Begin with a layer of cooked lasagna noodles at the bottom of your baking dish. Spread about a third of the mashed potatoes over the noodles, sprinkle in some sautéed onions, and a handful of shredded cheddar. Repeat this process—noodles, potatoes, onions, cheese—until everything is used, ending with a noodle layer on top.
- Final touches: Sprinkle the top with mozzarella cheese, and if using, add finely chopped turkey ham or beef sausage between layers for extra flavor and heartiness.
- Bake until golden and bubbly: Cover the dish with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Then remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes until the cheese is melted and lightly browned.
- Let it rest for 5–10 minutes before slicing, so the layers hold together.
Notes
- This dish can be made ahead of time and baked just before serving.
- Feel free to add your favorite vegetables for extra nutrition.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 15mg