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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 40 Minutes |
Ready In: 60 Minutes Servings: 2 |
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Our Test Kitchen created this recipe for this creamy herbed vegetable lasagna. It's also a great option for a vegetarian main dish. Ingredients:
4 lasagna noodles, cooked and drained |
2 medium carrots, grated |
1 small zucchini, grated |
1 small sweet red pepper, diced |
1/2 cup chopped fresh mushrooms |
1 garlic clove, minced |
2 tablespoons olive oil |
1/4 cup butter, cubed |
1/4 cup king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour |
2 cups milk |
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese |
2 tablespoons minced fresh basil or 2 teaspoons dried basil |
1/4 teaspoon onion salt |
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder |
3/4 cup ricotta cheese |
1 egg, lightly beaten |
1 teaspoon italian seasoning |
2/3 cup shredded mozzarella cheese |
Directions:
1. Cut 3 noodles widthwise in half. Cut remaining noodle widthwise into thirds. In a skillet, saute the carrots, zucchini, red pepper, mushrooms and garlic in oil until tender; set aside. In a saucepan, melt butter. Stir in flour until smooth; gradually add the milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Add the Parmesan cheese, basil, onion salt and garlic powder. In a bowl, combine the ricotta, egg, cheese and seasoning.
2. Spread 1/4 cup white sauce in an ungreased 7-in. x 5-in. x 1-1/2-in. (3 cup) baking dish. Cover bottom of dish with 2 large noodle pieces and one small piece. Layer with 1/3 cup mozzarella cheese, 1/2 cup white sauce, half of the vegetables and half of the ricotta cheese mixture. Repeat layers once, starting with the noodles. Top with remaining noodles and sauce.
3. Cover and bake at 350° for 30 minutes. Uncover; bake 10 minutes longer or until heated through. Let stand for 5 minutes before cutting. Yield: 2-3 servings.
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