
Per serving: 388 calories, 15 g fat, 34 g carbohydrates, 28 g protein, 3 g fiber, 510 mg sodium, 10 Points+ Uncover the dish and continue to bake for another 15 minutes or until the top is golden brown. Raise the temperature of the oven to 425☏, and bake for another 15 minutes. Cover tightly with foil and bake in the oven for 30 minutes.ĥ. Scatter the mozzarella and remaining Parmigiano-Reggiano on top.Ĥ. Spread a layer of the remaining cheese mixture on top. On the last layer, place two lasagna sheets on top of the mushrooms. Using the back of a spoon, spread the mixture so that the noodles are covered. Line the bottom of the prepared baking pan with two lasagna sheets. In a medium bowl, add the ricotta, basil, parsley, and ¾ cup Parmigiano-Reggiano. Coat the inside of an 8 x 8 x 2-inch baking pan with cooking spray and set aside.Ģ. ½ cup shredded reduced-fat mozzarella cheeseġ. Because mushrooms release a lot of water during cooking, they essentially steam the noodles, thereby cooking them.Ģ cups reduced-fat ricotta cheese, such as SargentoĢ tablespoons chopped fresh fl at-leaf parsleyĤ ounces (about 8 sheets) no-boil whole wheat lasagna noodles, such as Dalallo 10 ounces sliced cremini mushrooms Mushrooms and no-boil lasagna noodles were made for each other. I don’t like diets that give you scheduled feedings of birdseed, so, my friends, thank you for coming back to the pasta fold. YEARS AGO, after she came to Hollywood and became an international film star, Sophia Loren gave the media her most sultry pose one day and reportedly said, “All you see, I owe to pasta.” Americans now know what Italians and others have known for centuries: Pasta is cheap, chic, and healthy. Reprinted with permission from "Now Eat This! Diet" by Rocco DiSpirito Here’s how you can win your own signed copy of Now Eat This! Diet, signed by Rocco DiSpirito himself:Ĭomment on this post and share the following with us "What is your motivation to lose weight?".įor example, some choose to lose the weight to be better parents, what's your reason?Īt the end of the contest, I’ll pick 4 winners (at random) to receive the book and announce them on April 6th, 2011. His brownie recipe doesn't use a mix because he is a chef (and he isn't lazy).

Rocco even uses black beans in his brownie recipe - just like Snack Girl (see here: Healthier Brownies With A Secret Ingredient). There are a whole bunch of favorites here - mac and cheese, brownies, and a even a cheeseburger. He was able to shave over 400 calories from one serving! (Lasagna can be a calorie bomb.) This mushroom lasagna recipe doesn't have meat and I know it is delicious.

How did he do it? He came up with a bunch of recipes that replaced his favorites with lower calorie versions. The man can't dance, but he can cook and he lost over 20 pounds. Rocco DiSpirito has been on The Biggest Loser, Dancing With The Stars, and now Snack Girl (I am sure his crowning achievement).


(Not that I don't love Paula - but I am POSITIVE that "deep fried macaroni and cheese" is going to shorten my life.)
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Paula Deen, you could take a page from Rocco DiSpirito's latest effort, "Now Eat This! Diet' with his almost 300 pages of beautiful pictures, recipes, and thoughts on how to get healthier.
