Italian Vegetarian Lasagna


Course : Pasta
Serves: 8
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Ingredients:


12 sheets lasagna noodles uncooked

1/2 cup dry sherry or unsweetened apple juice

1 medium onion -- finely chopped

8 ounces sliced fresh mushrooms -- (3 cups)

2 large zucchini -- (4 cups), shredded

2 medium red or green bell peppers -- chopped

1/2 teaspoon salt

2 cups fresh spinach -- chopped

1 teaspoon dried basil leaves

1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves

15 ounces light ricotta cheese

1 cup low-fat cottage cheese

1/4 cup parmesan cheese -- grated

8 ounces progresso tomato sauce

4 ounces mozzarella cheese -- (1 cup), shredded
 

Preparation / Directions:


Heat oven to 425 degrees. Spray 9X13 baking dish (3-quart). Cook lasagna noodles to desired doneness as directed on package. Drain. Meanwhile, bring sherry or apple juice to a boil in large nonstick skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook 3 minutes, stirring frequently. Add mushrooms, zucchini, bell peppers, and salt; cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add spinach, basil, and oregano; cook 2 minutes. Remove from heat; drain well. In medium bowl, combine ricotta cheese, cottage cheese and Parmesan cheese; mix well. Place 3 cooked noodles in bottom of sprayed baking dish. top with 1/3 of ricotta cheese mixture and 1/3 of vegetable mixture. Repeat layers 2 more times. Top with remaining 3 lasagna noodles, tomato sauce and mozzarella cheese. Cover tightly with sprayed foil. Bake at 425 degrees for 25-30 minutes or until bubbly around edges. Uncover dish; bake an additional 5 minutes or until top is light golden brown. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

 

Nutritional Information:

544 Calories (kcal); 6g Total Fat; (10% calories from fat); 21g Protein; 99g Carbohydrate; 15mg Cholesterol; 255mg Sodium


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