Vegetarian Lasagna Recipe
- 8 lasagne noodles
- 1 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen chopped broccoli
- 1 (14 1/2 oz.) can tomatoes
- 1 (15 oz.) can tomato sauce
- 1 c. chopped celery
- 1 c. chopped onion
- 1 c. chopped green or sweet red pepper
- 1 1/2 tsp. dried basil, crushed
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 beaten egg
- 2 c. low fat ricotta or cottage cheese
- 1/4 c. grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 c. shredded part skim Mozzarella cheese
- Cook noodles and broccoli separately according to the package directions; drain well, set aside.
- For sauce, cut up canned tomatoes.
- In a large saucepan, stir together undrained tomatoes, tomato sauce, celery, onion, green pepper, basil, bay leaves and garlic.
- Bring to boiling; reduce heat.
- Simmer, uncovered 20 to 25 minutes or until sauce is thick, stirring occasionally.
- Remove bay leaves.
- Meanwhile, in a bowl stir together egg, Ricotta cheese, Parmesan cheese, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
- Stir in broccoli.
- Spread about 1/2 cup of the sauce in a 13"x9"x2" baking dish.
- Top with half of the noodles, half of the broccoli mixture and half of the remaining sauce.
- Repeat layers, ending with the sauce.
- Bake, uncovered in a 350 degree oven for 25 minutes.
- Sprinkle with Mozzarella.
- Bake 5 minutes more or until heated through.
- Let stand 10 minutes before serving.
- Makes 8 servings.
noodles, broccoli, tomatoes, tomato sauce, celery, onion, pepper, basil, bay leaves, clove garlic, egg, ricotta, parmesan cheese, mozzarella cheese
Taken from cookeatshare.com/recipes/vegetarian-lasagna-432 (may not work)