Recipe Weekend: National Potato Month

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Did you know September is always National Potato month? I didn't either!


Did you know that potatoes are 100% gluten-free!  One medium-size (5.3 ounce) skin-on potato contains just 110 calories per serving, boasts more potassium (620g) than a banana, provides almost half the daily value of vitamin C (45 percent), and contains no fat, sodium or cholesterol.   So you CAN keep them on your diet, just watch the toppings you put on them, and how you prepare them!


Here's a great and easy potato recipe to make this weekend!


Potato Sausage Lasagna:


Potato Sausage Lasagna



Ingredients

  • 2 links Italian turkey sausage
  • 1 ½ cups chopped onion
  • 1 cup fat-free ricotta cheese (you can also use cottage cheese or Mexican Crema instead)
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil or Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 egg white
  • 2 cups marinara sauce, divided
  • 1 ¼ pounds thinly sliced Yukon Gold potatoes divided
  • 1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese (use Mexi-Cheese blend, is using the Crema, for a Mexican flavored dish!), divided
Directions
Remove sausage from casing and crumble into a medium skillet with onion. Cook for 10 minutes or until both are browned, breaking up sausage with the back of a spoon.

Stir together ricotta, basil, garlic powder and egg white in a small bowl. Spread 1/2 cup marinara sauce in the bottom of a 9-inch square baking dish. Place 1/3 of the potatoes in the bottom of the dish, forming a solid layer with no gaps. Drop 1/2 the ricotta mixture in spoonfuls over the top and spread out just a little.  Sprinkle with 1/3 of the mozzarella and 1/2 the sausage mixture. Add 1/2 cup more sauce then repeat potato, cheese and meat layers.

Top with the last layer of potatoes, remaining sauce and mozzarella. Cover with plastic wrap and make a small slit to vent. Microwave on HIGH for 30 minutes or until potatoes are tender.

Makes 6 servings.




Thanks to the Potato Board for the great recipe!

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