Vegetable Lasagna


Course : Pasta
Serves: 8
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Ingredients:


2 small zucchini

1/2 bunch broccoli

2 cups spinach leaves -- firmly packed

2 tablespoons margarine or butter

1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves

1/2 teaspoon salt

15 ounces part-skim ricotta cheese

2 large eggs

12 pieces lasagna noodles

1/4 cup all-purpose flour

2 1/2 cups milk

1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese

1/4 cup mozzarella cheese -- sliced
 

Preparation / Directions:


Dice zucchini. Coarsely chop broccoli and spinach. In nonstick 12-inch skillet over medium heat, in 2 tablespoons hot margarine or butter, cook zucchini, broccoli, oregano and 1/2 teaspoon salt, stirring frequently, until vegetables are tender-crisp, about 5 minutes. Add spinach and toss until wilted. Remove skillet from heat. In medium bowl, with fork, mix ricotta and eggs; set aside. Prepare lasagna noodles as label directs. Drain. Meanwhile, preheat oven to 350F degrees. In 2-quart saucepan over medium heat, melt 3 tablespoons margarine or butter. Stir in flour and 1/4 teaspoon salt until smooth. Gradually stir in milk; cook, stirring constantly, until sauce boils and thickens. Remove saucepan from heat; stir in Parmesan cheese. In 13"x9" glass baking dish, layer half of lasagna noodles, half of ricotta mixture, half of vegetable mixture, and half of mozzarella. Top with half o sauce, then with remaining noodles, ricotta, and vegetable mixture. Spoon remaining sauce over vegetable layer; arrange remaining mozzarella on top. Bake lasagna 40 to 45 minutes until hot and bubbly. Let lasagna stand 10 minutes for easier serving.


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