Italian Vegetarian Lasagna

A whole garden of veggies is layered in a healthy choice for dinner.

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40 minutes

1 hour 20 minutes

8 servings



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Nutrition Info

  • 1 Serving
  • 300
  • 8g
    (Saturated Fat 5g)
  • 30mg
  • 720mg
  • 36g
    (Dietary Fiber 3g, Sugars 8g)
  • 21g
  • Percent Daily Value*
  • 60%
  • 60%
  • 35%
  • 15%
  • Exchanges
  • 2
  • 1 1/2
  • 1
  • Carbohydrate Choices
  • 2 1/2

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Tips & Techniques

  • High Altitude (3500-6500 ft):

    Bake covered 30 to 35 minutes. Uncover; bake 5 to 10 minutes longer or until top is light golden brown.

Ingredients

  • 12  uncooked lasagna noodles
  • 1/2  cup dry sherry or unsweetened apple juice
  • 1  medium onion, finely chopped (1/2 cup)
  • 1  package (8 oz) sliced fresh mushrooms (3 cups)
  • 2  large zucchini, shredded (about 4 cups)
  • 2  medium red or green bell peppers, chopped (1 cup)
  • 1/2  teaspoon salt
  • 2  cups chopped fresh spinach
  • 1  teaspoon dried basil leaves
  • 1/2  teaspoon dried oregano leaves
  • 1  container (15 oz) reduced-fat ricotta cheese
  • 1  cup fat-free or reduced-fat cottage cheese
  • 1/4  cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1  can (8 oz) tomato sauce
  • 1  cup shredded mozzarella cheese (4 oz)

Directions

  1. 1Heat oven to 425°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish and sheet of foil (large enough to cover dish) with cooking spray. Cook lasagna noodles as directed on package; drain.
  2. 2Meanwhile, in 12-inch nonstick skillet or Dutch oven, heat sherry to boiling over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook 3 minutes, stirring frequently. Stir in mushrooms, zucchini, bell peppers and salt. Cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in spinach, basil and oregano. Cook 2 minutes. Remove from heat; drain well.
  3. 3In medium bowl, mix ricotta cheese, cottage cheese and Parmesan cheese.
  4. 4Place 3 cooked noodles in bottom of baking dish. Top with 1/3 of ricotta mixture and 1/3 of vegetable mixture. Repeat layers 2 more times. Top with remaining 3 lasagna noodles, the tomato sauce and mozzarella cheese. Cover tightly with foil, sprayed side down.
  5. 5Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until bubbly around edges. Uncover baking dish; bake 5 minutes longer or until top is light golden brown. Let stand 5 minutes before serving. Cut into squares.
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CWolfeh
CWolfeh said:

I made this dish last night and it was absolutely fantastic. I altered it a little bit--used broccoli instead of bell peppers, red onion, and then apple cider instead of apple juice--and my roommates all loved it, if the very small amount of leftovers is any indication.

11/15/2012 6:36:03 AM
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