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Italian Vegetarian Lasagna

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Italian Vegetarian Lasagna
Take Italian Night to The Next Level with Pillsbury's Garlic Bread Pull-Apart Kit
  • Prep 40 min
  • Total 1 hr 20 min
  • Ingredients 15
  • Servings 8
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A whole garden of veggies is layered in a healthy choice for dinner.
By Pillsbury Kitchens
Updated May 31, 2005

Ingredients

  • 12 uncooked lasagna noodles
  • 1/2 cup dry sherry or unsweetened apple juice
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped (1/2 cup)
  • 1 package (8 oz) sliced fresh mushrooms (3 cups)
  • 2 large zucchini, shredded (about 4 cups)
  • 2 medium red or green bell peppers, chopped (1 cup)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups chopped fresh spinach
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil leaves
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
  • 1 container (15 oz) reduced-fat ricotta cheese
  • 1 cup fat-free or reduced-fat cottage cheese
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 can (8 oz) tomato sauce
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (4 oz)

Steps

  • 1
    Heat oven to 425°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish and sheet of foil (large enough to cover dish) with cooking spray. Cook lasagna noodles as directed on package; drain.
  • 2
    Meanwhile, in 12-inch nonstick skillet or Dutch oven, heat sherry to boiling over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook 3 minutes, stirring frequently. Stir in mushrooms, zucchini, bell peppers and salt. Cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in spinach, basil and oregano. Cook 2 minutes. Remove from heat; drain well.
  • 3
    In medium bowl, mix ricotta cheese, cottage cheese and Parmesan cheese.
  • 4
    Place 3 cooked noodles in bottom of baking dish. Top with 1/3 of ricotta mixture and 1/3 of vegetable mixture. Repeat layers 2 more times. Top with remaining 3 lasagna noodles, the tomato sauce and mozzarella cheese. Cover tightly with foil, sprayed side down.
  • 5
    Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until bubbly around edges. Uncover baking dish; bake 5 minutes longer or until top is light golden brown. Let stand 5 minutes before serving. Cut into squares.

Nutrition Information

300 Calories, 8g Total Fat, 21g Protein, 36g Total Carbohydrate, 8g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
300
Calories from Fat
70
Total Fat
8g
12%
Saturated Fat
5g
25%
Cholesterol
30mg
10%
Sodium
720mg
30%
Total Carbohydrate
36g
12%
Dietary Fiber
3g
12%
Sugars
8g
Protein
21g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
60%
60%
Vitamin C
60%
60%
Calcium
35%
35%
Iron
15%
15%
Exchanges:
1 1/2 Starch; 1 Vegetable; 2 Lean Meat;
Carbohydrate Choice
2 1/2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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