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Cookbook Recipes
Title: Vegetarian Lasagna
Author: Laura Gates
Ingredients: 6 Lasagna Noodles
2 qt Water
2 T Canola Oil
1 c chopped Onion
1 1/2 c 1/8-in. bias-cut Carrots (about 4 medium)
1 T minced Garlic
2 c Spaghetti Sauce
1/2 c water
2 tsp dried Basil
1 tsp dried Oregano
2 Eggs
2 c low fat Cottage Cheese
4 t Parmesan Cheese
1 10 oz pkg frozen chopped Spinach, thawed and drained
1 c sliced Mushrooms
1 c sliced zucchini
1 c shredded part-skim Mozzarella Cheese
1/4 c sliced Black Olives (optional)
Method: Cook lasagna noodles in boiling water about 10-12 min. Drain, rinse and cover in cold water.

In a saucepan over medium high heat, heat oil. Add onions and carrots and saute for 5-6 min. Add garlic and saute for 1 more minute. Add spaghetti sauce, water and spices and simmer 5 minutes.

Preheat oven to 350. In medium bowl, combine beaten eggs, cottage and parmesan cheese and vegetables.

In narrow casserole dish, pour some of the sauce over the bottom of the dish. Cover with layer of noodles. Spoon half the cheese mixture over the noodles. Cover with more sauce. Repeat layers, ending with sauce.

Cover with foil and bake 35 minutes. Remove foil. Top lasagna with mozzarella cheese and olives. Bake uncovered for about 15 minutes until cheese is bubbly. Remove from oven. Let stand for 10 minutes before cutting.

Yield: 6 servings
Serving Size: 4 1/2 in. piece

Prep time 45 min.
Cooking time: 55 min.