Lasagna

Lasagna

Lasagna contains healthy ingredients, as well as unhealthy ones. Many people prefer this recipe, including my friend. However, as a good friend, I decided to modify it to reduce fats, sugar, and salt and allow my friend to enjoy a healthier diet.

Original

Modified

1/3 cup shortening (to sauté vegetables)

1/4 cup banana puree (to sauté vegetables)

1 ½ c diced onions

1 ½ c diced onions

2 cloves garlic

2 cloves garlic

1 ½ lb ground beef

1 ½ lb ground beef

1 Tbsp salt

1/2 Tbsp salt

2 lb tomato sauce

2 lb grape tomatoes and sauteed asparagus

28 oz canned tomatoes

28 oz canned tomatoes

6 oz canned tomato paste

4 Fresh tomatoes

1 tbsp oregano

1 tbsp oregano

2 tsp onion salt

2 tsp onion salt

1 lb lasagna noodles

1 lb lasagna noodles

2 tbsp butter (to cook noodles)

2 tbsp olive oil (to cook noodles)

16 oz ricotta cheese

16 oz cottage cheese

8 oz mozzarella cheese

8 oz mozzarella cheese

10 oz parmesan cheese

10 oz soy parmesan

2 Tbsp shortening to grease pan

2 Tbsp cooking spray to grease pan

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