Baked Ricotta
Mock Lasagna/Baked Ricotta Pureed Diet, Vegetarian Makes approximately 2 cups INGREDIENTS
8 oz part skim, light or fat-free ricotta cheese (the lowest fat option you can find) ½ cup grated parmesan 1 large egg, beaten 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning ½ cup marinara sauce (look for sauce with lowest sugar content) ½ cup low-fat mozzarella cheese, shredded Salt & pepper, to taste PREPARATION
1 Mix ricotta cheese, parmesan, beaten egg and seasonings together. 2 Place mixture in a small baking dish. 3 Pour marinara on top of mixture and sprinkle with mozzarella cheese. 4 Bake it in the oven at 450 degrees F for about 20-25 minutes.
Nutrition (for ½ cup using light ricotta cheese) Calories:
186
Protein:
16 g
Total Fat:
10 g
Carbohydrate: 7 g Fiber:
1g
Sodium:
429 mg
Adapted from: http://theworldaccordingtoeggface.blogspot.com
Vanderbilt Center for Surgical Weight Loss
8 oz part skim, light or fat-free ricotta cheese (the lowest fat option you can find) ½ cup grated parmesan 1 large egg, beaten 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning ½ cup marinara sauce (look for sauce with lowest sugar content) ½ cup low-fat mozzarella cheese, shredded Salt & pepper, to taste PREPARATION
1 Mix ricotta cheese, parmesan, beaten egg and seasonings together. 2 Place mixture in a small baking dish. 3 Pour marinara on top of mixture and sprinkle with mozzarella cheese. 4 Bake it in the oven at 450 degrees F for about 20-25 minutes.
Nutrition (for ½ cup using light ricotta cheese) Calories:
186
Protein:
16 g
Total Fat:
10 g
Carbohydrate: 7 g Fiber:
1g
Sodium:
429 mg
Adapted from: http://theworldaccordingtoeggface.blogspot.com
Vanderbilt Center for Surgical Weight Loss
