Monday, March 16, 2009

Vegetable Lasagna

Prepare vegetables: Heat oven to 450 degrees F.

3 small bell peppers (1 red, 1 yellow, 1 orange)- cut into 1 inch squares
1 zucchini- sliced
2 small summer squash- sliced
1 (8)oz package fresh sliced mushrooms
1 medium onion sliced into 8 wedges

-Coat a large baking pan with a thin layer of olive oil
-Spread vegetables in a single layer across pan
-Sprinkle with 1/2 tsp. salt and 1/4 tsp. pepper
-Bake uncovered for 25 minutes, turn vegetables over once (until tender)

Prepare lasagna (12) noodles as directed
Use homemade or jar sauce of choice (2.5-3 cups)

Set aside:
4 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
16 oz ricotta cheese
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley

Reduce oven temp to 400 degrees F:
Use a 13x9 inch glass baking dish and coat with olive oil (thin layer)
Spread 1/3 cup sauce on bottom of baking dish
*Top with 3 noodles, place 3/4 cup sauce on noodles, 1/3 of vegetables, 1/3 of ricotta.Repeat this process two more times* Finally place last 3 noodles on top. Top with mozzarella and sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley.

Bake uncovered for 25 minutes or until hot.
Serves 5-6




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