Light& Easy Lasagna

* Exported from MasterCook *

LIGHT & EASY LASAGNA

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Serving Size : 12 Preparation Time :0:00
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Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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3 md Onions, chopped
3 Garlic cloves, finely
-chopped
56 oz Italian-style plum tomatoes,
-undrained
24 oz Italian tomato paste
1 c Chopped fresh parsley
2 ts Dried leaf oregano, crushed
1/2 ts Dried leaf thyme, crushed
1/2 ts Dried marjoram, crushed
1/2 ts Freshly ground pepper
1/2 lb Lasagna noodles
1 lb Part-skim ricotta cheese
1/2 lb Part-skim mozzarella cheese
2 oz Imported Parmesan cheese,
-grated

1. Put onions and garlic in large saucepan. Cook,
covered, over low heat until tender, adding a little
water if necessary to prevent scorching. Add tomatoes,
tomato paste, parsley, oregano, thyme, marjoram and
pepper. Simmer, covered, stirring occasionally, about
2 hours.

2. Cook lasagna noodles in boiling water until al
dente, about 12 minutes. Drain in colander; rinse with
cold water. Drain well.

3. Heat oven to 350 degrees. Cover bottom of lightly
oiled 13 by 9-inch baking dish with 1/4 of the sauce.
Add layer of lasagna noodles. Top with 1/3 of the
ricotta cheese, then 1/3 of the mozzarella. Sprinkle
with 1/4 of the Parmesan cheese. Cover with 1/4 of the
sauce. Repeat procedure 2 more times. Sprinkle
remaining Parmesan cheese on top.

4. Bake until sauce is bubbly and cheese is melted,
about 45 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

Posted By japlady@nwu.edu (Rebecca Radnor) On
rec.food.recipes or rec.food.cooking



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