FAMILY FAVORITE VEGETABLE LASAGNA

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Another recipe from Anne Lindsay's Lighthearted Everyday Cooking. You can use this recipe to sneak vegetables into the diet of the veggie-phobic :). Make this recipe healthier by using low-fat cottage cheese and low-fat mozzarella.

Provided by Dreamer in Ontario

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h55m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

8 cups zucchini (unpeeled & shredded)
3/4 lb mushroom, coarsely chopped
2 onions, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 (19 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
1 cup water
1 (5 1/2 ounce) can tomato paste
3 teaspoons italian seasoning
pepper, to taste
1 teaspoon sugar, if needed
9 lasagna noodles
2 cups part-skim cottage cheese
2 cups part-skim mozzarella cheese, shredded
1 egg, lightly beaten (optional)
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, freshly grated

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • In a large nonstick pan, heat vegetable oil over medium heat.
  • Add zucchini, mushrooms, onions and garlic, and cook until tender.
  • Add tomatoes, water, tomato paste and Italian seasoning.
  • Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low and simmer uncovered for 20 minutes until mixture has spaghetti sauce consistency, stirring occasionally.
  • Season with pepper to taste and add sugar if too acidic.
  • In large pot of boiling water, cook lasagna noodles as directed on package (usually 10 to 12 minutes) until tender but firm.
  • Drain and rinse under cold water the drain again.
  • Combine cottage cheese, mozzarella, egg and half of Parmesan.
  • Cover bottom of 13 x 9 inch baking dish with a bit of the tomato sauce.
  • Place 1 layer of cooked noodles in dish.
  • Cover with half of cheese mixture.
  • Repeat with remaining sauce, noodles and cheeses to make 3 layers of each ending with a final layer of tomato sauce.
  • Sprinkle with remaining Parmesan cheese.
  • Bake for 45 minutes or until hot and bubbly.
  • Remove from oven and allow to stand for 5 to 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 409.5, Fat 14.6, SaturatedFat 7.9, Cholesterol 46.3, Sodium 994.6, Carbohydrate 40.1, Fiber 4.8, Sugar 10.8, Protein 31.8

Raip Chaudjari
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This lasagna is a great make-ahead meal. I made it the night before and it was even better the next day.


Tristen Zills
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I made this lasagna for a dinner party and it was a huge success. Everyone raved about it.


habdel ghanir
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This lasagna is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved it!


Kamsi
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I'm not a vegetarian, but I really enjoyed this lasagna. The vegetables were flavorful and the sauce was delicious.


Nethmi Navodya
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This lasagna was delicious! I loved the combination of vegetables and the sauce was perfect.


Max maraj
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This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The vegetables are perfectly cooked and the sauce is flavorful.


Jackie Perry
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I made this lasagna for a potluck and it was a big hit. Everyone loved it! The leftovers were even better the next day.


Glenda Ray
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This lasagna was easy to make and tasted delicious. I used a variety of vegetables, including spinach, mushrooms, and zucchini. The sauce was also very flavorful.


OP GAMING SD
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I'm not a huge fan of lasagna, but this recipe changed my mind. The vegetables were cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


chandraprakash ramhit
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This vegetable lasagna was a hit with my family! The flavors were amazing and the texture was perfect. I will definitely be making this again.


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