subject: Lasagna Is A Favorite Because Of Its Nutrition Value And Great Taste [print this page] Lasagna is a dish that almost everyone loves and there are hundreds of ways to prepare it. You can use traditional Italian ingredients such as mozzarella cheese, tomato sauce and ground beef or sausage, or be creative and prepare it Mexican style with tortilla shells, queso fresco and chili. Your sauce can be tomato based or a white sauce. White sauces lend themselves quite well to vegetable and seafood lasagnas. The variations are endless and limited only by what is in your cupboard or refrigerator.
You can make your lasagna a nutritious choice by choosing low fat meats and cheeses. Ricotta and cottage cheese are popular choices to lower the fat content. You will get a creamier texture with cottage cheese if you do not care for the texture of ricotta. Game is usually low in fat and when combined with a deep brown sauce makes a hearty alternative to traditional combinations. Skinless chicken or seafood in your choice of sauces also makes for nutritional and tasty combinations.
Veggie lasagna is a great alternative to meat sauces. Try a bchamel sauce or cheese sauce combined with roasted portabella mushrooms or eggplants to replace the meat and cut down on cholesterol and fat. You can roast your fresh vegetables to bring out their natural sweetness and flavor and use the bounty of spring and summer. Roasted peppers and a combination of fresh vegetables such as carrots and onions will give your family variety and nutrition. Any fresh vegetable would be delicious in veggie lasagna.
White pasta is not your only choice; there are many types of pasta available. You can choose whole wheat pasta or vegetable flavored pasta for extra taste and nutrition. If you are preparing Mexican lasagna, flour or corn tortillas make a great choice. Even left over noodles and macaroni arranged between layers of fillings can be fashioned into a lasagna. Thinly sliced potatoes in a white sauce with your choice of cheese and meat make a delicious dish and an alternative to pasta.
Dessert lasagna is also an option. You can take puff pastry and your choice of fresh fruits layered with whip cream and topped with yogurt and honey for a tasty treat. Frozen fruit is also a great choice when fresh isnt available. Drizzle chocolate or caramel sauce on top of your dessert lasagna and make your dessert one your family and guests will remember. Lasagna doesnt have to be boring or the same old grind. Only your imagination limits the possibilities when you make lasagna.
