8 Lasagna Noodles
1 14 Oz Can Tomatoes
1 C Chopped Celery
2 Chopped Red Peppers
2 Bay Leaves
1 Egg -- Beaten
1/4 C Fresh Grated Parmesan Cheese
1 10 Oz Pkg Frozen Chopped Broccoli
1 15 Oz Can Tomato Sauce
1 C Chopped Onion
1 1/2 Tsp Dried Basil
1 Clove Minced Garlic
2 C Ricotta Cheese Or Cottage Cheese
1 C Shredded Lowfat Mozzarella Cheese
Recipe
Cook noodles and broccoli separately according to their package directions; drain well. Set aside.
For sauce, cut up canned tomatoes. In a large saucepan stir together undrained tomatoes, tomato sauce, celery, sweet red pepper, basil, bay leaves & garlic. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, uncover, 20-25 minutes or till sauce is thick, stirring occasionally. Remove bay leaves.
Meanwhile, in a bowl stir together egg, ricotta cheese, parmesan cheese, and 1/4 t. pepper. Stir in broccoli. Spread about 1/2 cup of the sauce in a 13x9x2 inch baking dish. Top with half the noodles, half of the broccoli mixture, and half of the remaining sauce. Repeat layers, ending with the sauce.
Bake,uncovered, in a 350 deg F oven for 25 minutes; sprinkle with Mozzarella. Bake 5 minutes more or till heated through. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.