Caprese Lasagna Roll Ups

The recipe calls for:
8 whole wheat lasagna noodles
14 oz part-skim mozzarella cheese, shredded
3/4 cup park-skim ricotta cheese
1 large egg white
1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese
4 medium roma tomatoes, thinly sliced
2 garlic cloves, chopped
1/2 cup fresh basil, chopped
1 cup marinara sauce
a dash of pepper

 -- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.  Cook the lasagna noodles like the package says.  Once they are done, spread the noodles on parchment paper.
-- Whisk together the ricotta cheese and egg white in a large bowl.  Then add 12 oz of mozzarella cheese, the parmesan cheese, the garlic and pepper to the bowl.  Mix well.
-- Add 1/4 cup of the cheese mixture to each lasagna noodle and spread evenly.  Top each noodle with 4 slices of the tomato and then some basil.  Roll each lasagna noodle.
-- Put 1/2 cup of marinara sauce into a 11 by 7 baking dish and spread it on the bottom so it's even.  Place all the lasagna roll ups in the baking dish and top each noodle with a little bit of the remainder of sauce, mozzarella cheese and a little basil.
-- Bake in the oven for approximately 25 minutes.  It will smell amazingly yummy! :)



This was honestly the best lasagna I've ever had.  I loved the fresh sliced tomatoes in this recipe as opposed to the ton of red sauce that's in regular lasagna.  I also prefer how this recipe doesn't have any beef or meat at all in it.   It is a great spin off regular lasagna that is healthy and a little different yet still so enjoyable!  To make it a little healthier than the original recipe I used the wheat noodles and to please my taste buds I added the garlic.  TRY IT!  You won't be disappointed, I promise.

Spaghetti (Squash) Arrabbiata

The recipe calls for:
2 tbsp olive oil
fresh basil
4 garlic cloves, chopped
4 cups spaghetti squash
1 cup Giada's Spicy Arrabbiata sauce
grated parmesan cheese (optional)

-- Heat the olive oil and chopped garlic cloves in a big pan.  Once the garlic is a little brown add the sauce.  Heat the sauce for awhile then add the fresh basil leaves.  Lastly add the spaghetti squash and mix.

This recipe is abosolutely delicious!  One of my favorite recipes I have created.  It's like you are eating at an italian restaurant when you enjoy this dish, but without all the extra calories and fat, but still with the great taste!  Pasta doesn't have a lot of flavor, neither does spaghetti squash.  It is all about the flavors that you add to them to make the dish special.

Only about 3 Weight Watchers Points for half of this.  The only thing that is points is 2 points for a cup of sauce, the olive oil is a probably a couple and if you add cheese.  The grated cheese I have is 1 point for a tablespoon.

ENJOY!!!

Pretzel Crusted Honey Mustard Chicken Tenders

These chicken tenders are so delicious and healthy!  Four of them is only about 350 calories.  To make them a little bit lighter you could also use fat free pretzels, I just used what we had.

They are a must try, great for everyone!

The recipe calls for:
10 oz skinless boneless chicken breast
20 regular sized pretzels
1/4 cup & 2 tbs honey mustard
1/4 cup egg beaters
1 tbs stevia
salt & pepper
cooking spray

-- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
-- Cut the chicken breasts in half and season with salt/pepper.
-- Combine the honey mustard and egg beats, whisk well.  Put all the chicken stripes in the mixture and marinate it for about 20 minutes.
-- Finely crush the pretzels, add the stevia and mix them together.  Put the mixture on a large plate and spread it evenly.
-- Put foil on a baking pan and spray it with cooking oil.
-- Transfer the chicken stripes into the pretzel mixture, flip and coat both side evenly.  Place them on the baking pan and spray the tops of the stripes with cooking oil.
-- Bake the chicken in the oven for 20 minutes, flip them after 10 minutes.

Breakfast For Dinner

This is a very healthy filling meal for only 4 Weight Watcher points.  Two vegetables, protein and fat free egg substitute that is just as good as the real thing when seasoned well.  Add or substitute any vegetables to what you prefer or have around the house.  Eat it for any meal!  It's easy and quick to make for a busy family.

The recipe calls for:

1 cup egg beaters

green pepper, chopped

fresh spinach

garlic powder

onion powder

salt & pepper to taste

2 light multi grain english muffins

spray butter

cooking spray

-- Spray a pan with  cooking oil and add all of the ingredients above except for the english muffins.  Cook while mixing occasionally to make scrabbled eggs.  Toast the english muffins and spray some butter on them.

ENJOY!!!

Healthy Grilled Cheese

The recipe calls for:

1 light multi grain english muffin

fresh spinach

1 laughing cow cheese triangle

cooking spray

panini maker

-- Turn on & spray the panini maker with cooking spray.

-- Cut the english muffin in half & spread half of the cheese triangle on each half.  Add a bunch of fresh spinach to one of the halves, then top it with the other.

-- Put the sandwich on the panini make, close & let it sit for about 5 minutes or until the cheese is melted/creamy.

Use whatever flavor of cheese you prefer, there are many different kinds to pick from.  I used mozzarella sundried-tomato & basil because that's what I had.  I will definitely be trying this with other flavors.  You can also use the 100 calorie thins if you like those better.

This is only 2 Weight Watcher points, approximately 140 calories & super delicious!  Enjoy!