This vegetarian lasagna is lower in fat compared to the traditional version. Freeze leftovers in single serve portions and take it for a quick lunch on another day.
Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 55 minutes
Serves: 8 servings
Ingredients
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Whole wheat lasagna noodles |
9
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Olive oil |
1 Tbsp (15 mL)
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Red onion, diced |
1 cup (250 mL)
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Mushrooms, sliced |
4 cups (1 L)
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Cloves of garlic, minced |
3
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Baby spinach, washed and dried |
1 bag (10 oz)
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Tomato sauce |
1 jar (about 2 ¼ cups)
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Pepper |
To taste
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Light feta cheese |
1 cup (250 mL)
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Light ricotta cheese |
1 container (475g)
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Light mozzarella cheese, shredded |
2 cups (500 mL)
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Directions
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Preheat oven to 375º F (190º C).
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Cook the lasagna noodles according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
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To make the sauce: Heat oil in a large sauce pan over medium heat. Add onions and mushrooms and cook for 10 minutes. Add garlic and spinach. Cover and cook until the spinach is wilted. About 5 minutes. Uncover and cook on medium heat for about 10 minutes or until most of the liquid has evaporated. Add the tomato sauce and pepper.
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To make the lasagna: Line the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish with 3 noodles. Top with ½ of the ricotta cheese, ½ of the sauce and ½ of the feta cheese. Repeat. Place the final 3 noodles on top and cover with mozzarella cheese.
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Bake for 30 minutes or until the cheese is starting to brown.
© – Reproduced with permission of the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada, 2007.
Nutrition Information per serving:
Calories: 333 kcal
Protein: 25 g
Fat: 14 g
Carbohydrate: 30 g
Fibre: 5 g
Sodium: 908 mg
Potassium: 686 mg
Last Update – November 9, 2016