Name: Tuscan Lasagna
Yield: Makes 6 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound 85-percent-lean ground beef; 1 cup sliced cremini mushrooms; 1/2 cup minced white onion; 2 garlic cloves, crushed; 4 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley; 1 tablespoons salt; 1 1/2 teaspoons dried basil; 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning; 1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1 cup lowfat ricotta; 1 package (8 ounces) whole-grain lasagna noodles; Vegetable oil cooking spray; 16 ounces low-sodium marinara sauce, divided; 1/2 cup part-skim fresh mozzarella, divided; 2 cups thawed frozen spinach; 1/3 cup grated Parmesan

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Spinach and lowfat ricotta make it hearty—and good for you.

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