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Inside-Out Lasagna

Here we take basic lasagna ingredients—ricotta cheese, pasta and tomatoes—and skip the layering and long baking time to make a super-quick and satisfying meal for the whole family. To cut down on prep time, look for presliced mushrooms. For meat lovers, brown some crumbled turkey sausage along with the onions and garlic. Serve with: Steamed broccoli and whole-grain baguette.

Makes: 4 servings, about 1 1/2 cups each

Active Time: 25 minutes

Total Time: 25 minutes

INGREDIENTS
8 ounces whole-wheat rotini or fusilli
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 onion, chopped
3 cloves cloves garlic, sliced
8 ounces sliced white mushrooms (about 3 1/2 cups)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1 14-ounce can diced tomatoes with Italian herbs
8 cups baby spinach
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper (optional)
3/4 cup part-skim ricotta cheese

PREPARATION
Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add pasta; cook until just tender, 8 to 10 minutes or according to package directions. Drain and transfer to a large bowl.

Meanwhile, heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add onion and garlic and cook, stirring, until soft and beginning to brown, about 3 minutes. Add mushrooms, salt and pepper and cook, stirring, until the mushrooms release their liquid, 4 to 6 minutes.

Add tomatoes, spinach and crushed red pepper (if using). Increase heat to medium-high; cook, stirring once halfway through, until the spinach is wilted, about 4 minutes.

Toss the sauce with the pasta and divide among 4 bowls. Dollop each serving with 3 tablespoons of ricotta.

NUTRITION
Per serving: 364 calories; 9 g fat ( 3 g sat , 4 g mono ); 14 mg cholesterol; 55 g carbohydrates; 0 g added sugars; 16 g protein; 7 g fiber; 588 mg sodium; 786 mg potassium.

Nutrition Bonus: Vitamin A (90% daily value), Vitamin C (50% dv), Folate (25% dv), Potassium (22% dv), Calcium (21% dv), Iron (20% dv).

Carbohydrate Servings: 3

Exchanges: 3 starch, 2 vegetables, 1 lean meat, 1 fat

SOURCE: http://www.eatingwell.com/recipes/inside_out_lasagna.html

What to Drink and Eat for More Energy, Naturally

Feeling tired? Check out our suggestions for foods and drinks that boost your energy naturally in several situations.

When you’re feeling sluggish and need a pick-me-up, maybe you reach for an energy drink or a can of soda. But would you be better served with something else? Here are four all-natural solutions for when you’re working late, battling jet lag, dragging at the gym or have a long drive ahead of you.

—Karen Ansel, M.S., R.D.

1. You’re burning the midnight oil to finish a deadline.
Eat a light dinner. "When you eat too much, your body expends most of its energy on digestion so it has less to put towards concentration," says Rachel Begun, M.S., R.D., a spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Skip—or limit—the carbs: they increase your body’s production of the sleep-promoting neurotransmitter serotonin, making you groggy. Instead, opt for a protein-packed meal, like grilled tuna over a bed of spinach.

2. You’ve got a wicked case of jet lag.
Munch on walnuts or dried tart cherries. Both are natural sources of melatonin, a hormone that regulates your body clock.

3. You’re too beat to go to the gym.
"Thirst is often an underlying cause of ­fatigue," says Begun. "To get that workout in, drink water and herbal tea throughout the day to stay hydrated. Eating four cups of water-rich produce, such as watermelon, cucumber and lettuce, daily can help you stay hydrated too."

4. You have a long drive ahead of you.
Grab a cup of coffee or make EatingWell's energy drink!


SOURCE: http://www.eatingwell.com/nutrition_health/nutrition_news_information/5_energy_foods_what_to_eat_and_drink_for_more_energy_naturally

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