A Nutritionist Shares The Low-Calorie Lasagna Recipe She Swears by For A Healthy Weekday Meal: ‘Nutritious, Filling And Flavorful’
May 13, 2025 by Abigail Connolly
One of the most comforting meals you can enjoy at home is lasagna, but it’s not labeled as the most “weight loss friendly” food. Until now, that is.
Lasagna combines some of the most indulgent and warming ingredients, from pasta to gooey cheese, which is why some people label it as strictly a cheat meal. Luckily, Ayat Sleymann, also known as ‘Mom Nutritionist,’ is a dietitian, nutritionist, and content creator who found a way to fill the classic dish with healthy vegetables and other protein-packed ingredients so that it can fit into some of your weight loss meals or get a few more nutrients into your family’s nightly dinner. Check out how she makes her high-protein, low-calorie lasagna that’s “filled with so many nutrients” below.
Ayat Sleymann Creates A ‘Nutritious’ Lasagna Filling
“Lasagna is one of those meals I make on repeat, especially in the winter, because it’s so warming and so cozy,” says Ayat at the start of her TikTok video.
The nutritionist begins making her nutrient-dense lasagna by making her “beef and tomato sauce layer” in a pan on the stove. She sautees diced onion, garlic, and ground beef in a pan and cooks it until it browns and breaks up. For extra flavor, she adds some sliced basil leaves. Once her beef is cooked, she pours in a bottle of tomato sauce and stirs everything together.
Once her beef and tomato sauce mixture is prepared, she sautees finely chopped carrots, red bell pepper, yellow squash, zucchini, and spinach in a separate pan. Yup, all of those healthy and beneficial vegetables go into this lasagna, making it “more nutritious, filling, and flavorful.” However, once they’re cooked, she blends them with two cups of cottage cheese and around 15 ounces of ricotta cheese until a thick, cheesy mixture forms so the vegetables are easily ‘hidden’ in the meal.
“If you’re somebody who doesn’t like too many different textures, or you’re trying to get your kids to eat more veggies, this is what I like to do,” reveals Ayat.
“If blending veggies helps your child get more nutrients in, you’re the parent; that’s your call.”