Mushroom and Vegetable Lasagna
Source of Recipe
The Best of Italian Cooking
Recipe Introduction
A mixture of exotic fresh mushrooms adds a pleasant woodsy flavor to this lasagna. Try a combination of portobello, oyster, shitake and crimini mushrooms.
List of Ingredients
- 9 uncooked lasagna noodles
- 1 (28 oz) can crushed tomatoes, undrained
- 3 tsps dried basil leaves
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 (10 oz) container refrigerated Parmesan sauce
- 1 (1 lb) pkg frozen broccoli cuts, thawed, drained
- 2 T butter
- 1 1/2 lbs assorted fresh mushrooms, sliced (9 cups)
- 2 cups shredded carrots
- 3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (12 oz)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Cook lasagna noodles to desired doneness as directed on package. Drain.
- Meanwhile, in medium bowl, combine tomatoes, basil, oregano and garlic; mix well. Rserve 1/2 cup Parmesan sauce. In another medium bowl, combine remaining Parmesan sauce and broccoli; mix well.
- Melt butter in large skillet over high heat. Add mushrooms and carrots; cook 4 minutes or until tender, stirring frequently.
- Spoon and spread reserved 1/2 cup Parmesan sauce over bottom of ungreased 13x9-inch baking dish. Top with 3 cooked noodles. Spread half of broccoli mixture over noodles. Top with 1 cup of the tomato mixture, 1 cup of the mozzarella cheese and half of mushroom mixture. Repeat layers, topping with remaining noodles and remaining tomato mixture. Cover tightly with sprayed foil.
- Bake for 50 to 60 minutes or until hot and bubbly. Remove from oven; uncover dish. Sprinkle with remaining 1 cup cheese. Let stand 15 minutes before serving.
Final Comments
12 servings
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