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Bitsy's Vegetarian Lasagna Recipe


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Ingredients
  • 1 lb lasagna noodles (I prefer whole wheat) .
  • 3/4 c fresh parsley, sliced & packed .
  • 1 c fresh spinach, sliced & packed .
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced .
  • 1 c fresh mushrooms, finely sliced .
  • 1 1/2 quarts prepared tomato sauce (canned or fresh) .
  • 1 lb mozzarella cheese, thinly sliced .
  • 2 eggs, slightly beaten .
  • 1 lb cottage cheese .
  • 1/4 tsp fresh ground black pepper .
  • 1 medium onion, finely sliced .
  • 2 tbsps olive oil .
  • 1/2 tsp Mrs. Dash seasoning mix, original .
  • 1 lb ricotta cheese .
  • 1/2 c fresh parmesan cheese, grated .
  • 1 lge green bell pepper, finely sliced

Directions
  • Step #1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Step #2 Undercook lasagna noodles in salted water - should still be slightly rubbery.
  • Step #3 Cool.
  • Step #4 Set aside.
  • Step #5 In 2 Tablespoons olive oil, mushrooms, green bell pepper, saute finely sliced onion, minced garlic & ground black pepper until tender.
  • Step #6 Add all but 1 c tomato sauce to this mixture & heat slightly.
  • Step #7 Set aside.
  • Step #8 In separate bowl, cottage cheese, mix ricotta cheese, eggs, sliced spinach & sliced parsley.
  • Step #9 Set aside.
  • Step #10 Thinly slice mozzarella cheese.
  • Step #11 Set aside.
  • Step #12 Butter oblong baking dish that will accommodate the length of noodles.
  • Step #13 (I prefer glass.
  • Step #14 ).
  • Step #15 Start at the bottom of pan with a layer of noodles (A); next a layer of sauce (B); next the cheeses/eggs/spinach mixture (C); next mozzarella slices (D).
  • Step #16 Continue to arrange in layers A-B-C-D-A-B-C-D-A until all ingredients are used up.
  • Step #17 Top layer should be a layer of noodles.
  • Step #18 Pour the last 1 c of tomato sauce over the top.
  • Step #19 Sprinkle top the 1/2 c of fresh grated parmesan cheese over the sauce.
  • Step #20 And sprinkle the 1/2 tsp of Mrs Dash seasoning over the cheese.
  • Step #21 Cover up the baking dish with aluminum foil wrap & BAKE at 350 degrees for 40 mins.
  • Step #22 Remove the foil wrap & bake uncovered for another 15 mins.
  • Step #23 Remove from oven & let lasagna "set" for 10 mins before cutting or serving.
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