Meals Matter

Rustic Lasagna

Contributed By: LTeifel
'Healthy Meals in Minutes'

Ingredients

9 Lasagna noodles

2 cans (8 oz each) low sodium tomato sauce

1 clove Garlic, minced

1 tsp Fresh oregano or 1/4 tsp dried oregano

1 pkg (10 oz) frozen chopped broccoli, thawed and squeezed of excess liquid

1 c Shredded carrots

1 Container (15-16 oz) part skim ricotta cheese

1/4 c Grated parmesan cheese

1 c Shredded part skim mozzarella cheese

Preparation

Cook lasagna noodles according to package directions, but do not add salt.

While noodles are cooking, preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 13 x 9" baking dish with vegetable cooking spray; set aside.

In a small bowl, combine tomato sauce, garlic and oregano. Mix well. In a medium bowl, combine broccoli, carrot, ricotta and parmesan. Mix well.

Drain noodles in a colander. Spread 1/2 c of tomato sauce in bottom of prepared dish. Place 3 noodles on top of tomato sauce. Spread half of broccoli mixture over noodles. Spoon 1/2 c of tomato sauce over broccoli; place 3 noodles on top. Spread with remaining broccoli mixture; top with 1/2 c of tomato sauce.

Top with remaining noodles and tomato sauce; sprinkle mozzarella over top. Bake until bubbling, about 45 minutes. Place on a wire rack and cool for about 15 minutes; cut into squares.

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Recipe Details

Total Preparation Time: 15 to 30 minutes
Ingredients: Beef
Pork
Rice, Pasta & Bread
Vegetables
Actual Cooking Time: 45 minutes
Number of Servings: 8
Origin: Italian
Special Features: Vegetarian
Meal Type: Entree

Nutrient Information

Calories: 268
Total Fat: 8
Carbohydrates: 32
Protein: 16
Sodium: 294