posted by Katie 09-02-98 7:53 AM
* Exported from MasterCook *
Vegetable Lasagna
Recipe By : Katie
Serving Size : 8 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Casseroles Vegetarian
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup diced carrot
1/2 cup diced celery
3 cloves garlic
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 (28 oz.) can tomatoes -- chopped up
2 tablespoons wine, lemon juice, or wine vinegar
1 (8 oz.) can tomato paste
1 tablespoon oregano
1 tablespoon rosemary
1 teaspoon basil
1/2 teaspoon thyme
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 cups sliced mushrooms
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 pint cottage cheese
3/4 pound mozzarella cheese -- thinly sliced
Parmesan cheese
1 (10 oz.) package frozen chopped spinach -- optional
1/2 package lasagne noodles -- cooked
Sauté onion, carrots, celery and garlic in olive oil. Add tomatoes, wine, tomato paste and seasonings. Cover and simmer several hours.
After 2-3 hours, add mushrooms and brown sugar. Simmer until thick.
Preheat oven to 350° F.
In an oiled 13"x9" pan, arrange an overlapping layer of noodles.
Mix sauce with cottage cheese and smooth 1/2 over noodles. Top with Mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses. Add layer of spinach if desired. Repeat layers, ending with Mozzarella and Parmesan.
Bake @ 350° until browned and bubbly, 30-40 minutes.