Lightened Up Chicken Parmesan Lasagna

Ingredients

For the Ground Chicken:

2 teaspoons olive oil (I used extra virgin but use whatever brand/variety you like best)

3 cloves Garlic, minced

2 teaspoons Italian Seasoning

1/4 teaspoon Crushed Red Pepper Flakes, optional (but they give a nice kick!)

1 lb. Ground Chicken

1/4 teaspoon Salt

1/4 teaspoon Freshly Ground Black Pepper

For the Panko:

1 tablespoon Olive Oil

1/3 cup Whole Wheat Panko Bread Crumbs

For Lasagna:

12 Lasagna Noodles, boiled according to package

2 1/2 cups Ricotta Cheese (I used whole-milk here, but you may use skim)

1 large egg + 1 egg yolk, at room temperature

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped

2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped

3 1/2 cups Marinara Sauce, Store-bought or Homemade will work OK

2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese, finely grated

Garnish:

Fresh Basil and Parsley, chopped

Instructions