Meatless Lasagna Recipe
- 9 uncooked lasagna noodles
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 cups diced zucchini
- 1 1/2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
- 1 cup thinly sliced carrots
- 1/2 cup diced green pepper
- 1/2 cup diced sweet red pepper
- 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1 (15 ounce) container reduced-fat ricotta cheese
- 1 1/2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided
- 1/4 cup grated Romano cheese
- Cook lasagna noodles according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan coated with nonstick cooking spray, saute onion and garlic for 3 minutes. Add the zucchini, mushrooms, carrots and peppers; cook and stir until tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in the tomatoes, water, tomato paste and seasonings. Bring to a boil. reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20 minutes. Remove 2 cups sauce and set aside.
- Drain noodles; set aside. Combine the ricotta, 1 cup mozzarella and Romano cheese. In an ungreased 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. baking dish, layer a third of the remaining sauce, three noodles and half of the cheese mixture. Repeat layers. Top with remaining sauce and noodles. Spread reserved sauce over top.
- Cover and bake at 350 degrees F for 45 minutes. Uncover; sprinkle with remaining mozzarella. Bake 5-10 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Let stand for 15 minutes before cutting.
