Lasagna: the indulgent original vs a healthy version
2026-11-05 · 6 min read · Get Lean Today
I bake a big tray and lunch is sorted for three days. Cottage cheese instead of béchamel, turkey instead of beef. Zucchini sheets work, but pasta sheets honestly taste better.
Original · 350 g
720 kcal
Protein 36 · Fat 38 · Carbs 56
Healthy version · you save 290
430 kcal
Protein 38 · Fat 13 · Carbs 38
Approximate macros per serving
Why the original is so heavy
Butter béchamel, fatty mince, lots of cheese.
Gram by gram: usual recipe vs my version
Per serving. This is where the calories actually go.
| Usual | kcal | My version | kcal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lasagna sheets, 60 g | 210 | Lasagna sheets, 40 g | 140 |
| Pork-beef mince, 120 g | 300 | Turkey mince, 150 g | 180 |
| Béchamel, 80 g | 120 | 5% cottage cheese, 50 g | 60 |
| Mozzarella and parmesan, 30 g | 100 | Light mozzarella, 30 g | 50 |
| — | Canned tomatoes, 100 g | 20 | |
| Total | 730 | you save 280 | 450 |
Reference values, rounded to 5 kcal. Brands differ — check the label.
Ingredients
- Lasagna sheets40 g
- Turkey mince150 g
- 5% cottage cheese50 g
- Light mozzarella30 g
- Canned tomatoes100 g
How to make it
- Simmer mince with tomatoes.
- Layer sheets, sauce and cottage cheese.
- Top with cheese, bake 30 minutes at 180 °C.
Tip: Swap half the sheets for zucchini.
Mistakes I made so you don't have to
- Too little sauce leaves the sheets dry and tough.
- Cutting straight away — rest it 10 minutes.
Storing
4 days in the fridge, 2 months frozen in portions.
How to log it
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FAQ
- How many calories are in regular lasagna?
- About 720 kcal per 350 g serving.
- Can I eat it while dieting?
- Yes. The healthy version saves about 290 kcal and has more protein, so it fits a deficit easily.
- How do I count my own portion?
- Snap a photo in Get Lean Today and calories and macros are counted for you.