Weight Watchers Lasagna (only 8 WW Points!) – Healthy Lasagna Recipe

By Becky Hardin

Updated May 27, 2026

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This Weight Watchers Lasagna has only 8 Weight Watchers Points! What I’ve done with this recipe is load it up with carrots, zucchini, and celery, so the sauce is thick and hearty. I throw in some broken-up lasagna noodles, and then I top it all with a layer of low-fat cheese, so you still get that traditional lasagna taste without all the layers of pasta and cheese. My family loves this perfect comfort meal at the end of a busy day.

Easy Weight Watchers Lasagna Recipe

This lasagna recipe is a must-make. If you’re a true pasta and cheese lover like I am, you will love this recipe. I’ve created a rich and thick sauce that’s loaded with diced veggies like carrots, celery, and zucchini, that I’ve sauteed and simmered along with ground beef, diced tomatoes, and tomato paste.

Instead of layering it all with lasagna noodles and cheese, I’ve broken the lasagna sheets into pieces and cooked them in the sauce. I throw it all together in a dish, top it with a layer of low-fat cheese, and then I broil it so the cheese is hot and bubbly. The result is everything you love about classic lasagna, a rich, savory sauce, tender lasagna noodles, and gooey cheese, but in a lighter, easier, yet equally satisfying dish.

Tips for Beginners

• Any pasta shape works. I chose to use no-cook lasagna noodles, which cook up quickly in the sauce. If you use a different shape that needs to be cooked, I suggest you cook it before adding it to the sauce.
• Non-fat cheese. For this recipe, non-fat cheese is the best option to keep the Weight Watchers points in check. If you choose a different cheese, it may affect the number of points.
• Marinara sauce is an option. If you’re looking to save a bit of time, you can use a store-bought marinara sauce and add the cooked meat to it. Read the label to make sure it doesn’t have any added sugar.

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Weight Watchers Lasagna (Only 8 Points!)

Difficulty: Easy

4.52 from 74 votes

Prep: 20 minutes mins

Cook: 25 minutes mins

Total: 45 minutes mins

Servings: 6

Author: Becky Hardin

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This Weight Watchers Lasagna is loaded with carrots, zucchini, and celery, making it the perfect healthy comfort food that makes you feel like you're indulging, without the guilt.

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Ingredients 

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• ▢ 1 tbsp olive oil
• ▢ 1 tbsp unsalted butter
• ▢ 2 carrots diced
• ▢ 2 ribs celery diced
• ▢ 1 zucchini peeled and diced
• ▢ ½ sweet yellow onion diced
• ▢ 3 cloves garlic minced
• ▢ 1 tbsp chopped fresh thyme
• ▢ 1 lb. 90% lean ground beef or chicken/turkey
• ▢ 14.5 oz. diced tomatoes undrained (1 can)
• ▢ 1 cup water
• ▢ ¼ cup tomato paste
• ▢ 5 Barilla Oven-Ready lasagna sheets broken roughly into 8-12 pieces
• ▢ 1 cup mozzarella pearls optional
• ▢ 1½ cups non-fat shredded Italian cheese blend
• ▢ ½ cup chopped fresh basil plus more for serving

Instructions 

• In a large, oven-proof skillet, heat the oil and butter over medium-high heat. Sauté the carrots and celery for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  1 tbsp olive oil, 1 tbsp unsalted butter, 2 carrots, 2 ribs celery
• Add the zucchini and diced onion, and sauté approximately 3-4 minutes or until onions are translucent and zucchini has softened.
  1 zucchini, ½ sweet yellow onion
• Add the garlic and thyme. Stir, and cook for 30 seconds.
  3 cloves garlic , 1 tbsp chopped fresh thyme
• Add the beef and cook 2-4 minutes or until beef has browned. Stir to break up any chunks of meat.
  1 lb. 90% lean ground beef
• Stir in tomatoes, 1 cup water, and tomato paste.
  14.5 oz. diced tomatoes, 1 cup water, ¼ cup tomato paste
• Season, to taste, with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper.
• Bring the mixture to boil.
• Add the pasta pieces and mozzarella pearls and stir.
  5 Barilla Oven-Ready lasagna sheets, 1 cup mozzarella pearls
• Reduce the heat to medium-low and cook, covered 10 minutes.
• Remove lid and cook 5-10 minutes or until sauce has thickened.
• Turn oven to broil.
• Top the beef mixture with the Italian cheese blend and broil just until the cheese has melted and the top is golden brown.
  1½ cups non-fat shredded Italian cheese blend
• Remove from the oven and sprinkle with chopped fresh basil. Serve and enjoy!
  ½ cup chopped fresh basil

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 337kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 26gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 79mgSodium: 438mgPotassium: 726mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 4098IUVitamin C: 17mgCalcium: 285mgIron: 3mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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How to Store

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 2-3 days. Or freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight and reheat in the oven or microwave.

Serving Suggestions

To keep this meal on the lighter side, I like to start with fresh greens and prepare a crispy kale salad or green goddess salad. I especially love this for busy weeknight dinners when I want something comforting that still feels fresh and wholesome. It also works great for meal prep since the lasagna reheats beautifully for lunches throughout the week.

More Lasagna Recipes To Try

• My Homemade Lasagna with Meat Sauce features a delicious and rich sauce for an easy, traditional, and comforting main dish.
• In this Dutch Oven Lasagna, everything is made in one pot, and it all comes together easily, right on the stove. 
• For this Crockpot Lasagna, I’ll prepare the meat sauce and then layer it in the crockpot with lasagna noodles, creamy sauce, and lots of cheese. 

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