Name: Low-Calorie Lasagna
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 1 h 30 min
Total time: 1 h 45 min
Yield: 4 Servings
Cuisine: Italian

Jule’s Menu Verified

January 26, 2026

This healthy lasagna puts a lighter spin on the Italian classic by layering tender pasta sheets with a rich, lower‑calorie Bolognese made from lean beef, finely chopped mushrooms, aromatic herbs, and tomato sauce, plus a creamy béchamel sauce — delivering all the satisfying flavors and textures of traditional lasagna while cutting roughly half the calories so you can enjoy comforting, hearty Italian food without the guilt.

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Low-Calorie Lasagna

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Ingredients

WarningMilk and 6 other allergens identified

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Preparation

Peel and finely dice the shallots and garlic. Wash and finely dice the carrot and celery, or peel them if necessary. Clean the mushrooms and finely chop them in a food processor. Alternatively, finely dice them with a knife or slice them thinly.

Bolognese

Heat oil in a pan or pot, fry carrots, celery, garlic and shallots with a pinch of salt for about 2 to 3 minutes, until the shallots are translucent.

Add the ground meat, break it up with a wooden spoon, and brown it over medium-high heat for about 3 minutes without turning. Then stir and cook for another two to three minutes until evenly browned and crumbly. Add the tomato paste and sugar and cook for about 1 minute.

Now add the chopped mushrooms to the pan and sauté for two minutes. Then reduce the heat and deglaze first with the red wine and then with the strained tomatoes.

Tie the bay leaf, thyme, and rosemary into a bundle with kitchen twine, place it on top of the sauce, and simmer over low heat with the lid on for 30 to 60 minutes.

Preheat oven to 200°C. Turn off the stove, remove the herb bundle, add milk and season with salt, pepper, balsamic vinegar and oregano.

Béchamel Sauce

Slowly melt the butter in a saucepan. Add the flour and stir well until a roux forms. Gradually pour in the milk, stirring continuously until the sauce is smooth and lump-free.

Layer the Lasagna

Spread a little Bolognese sauce on the bottom of the baking dish. Arrange a layer of lasagna sheets side by side in the dish and carefully spread about half of the béchamel sauce over them. Spread about half of the Bolognese sauce on top and repeat the process once more, finishing with the grated cheese.

Bake the lasagna in the oven at 200°C for 35 to 40 minutes, then serve.

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Hi, I’m Julia, and I’m the recipe developer, photographer, and author behind Jules’ Menu. I’ve spent the last eight years perfecting healthy everyday recipes so they strike the perfect balance between healthy and nourishing, simple and practical, and gourmet-level delicious.