LACTOSE-FREE SPINACH LASAGNA

Lactose-Free Spinach Lasagna image

Think you don't like tofu? It tastes just like ricotta cheese in this healthy and fabulous dish. Peggy Kern - Riverside, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 1h20m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 18

Ingredients

1-3/4 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
1/4 cup chopped onion
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
2 tablespoons minced fresh basil or 2 teaspoons dried basil
1 teaspoon dried marjoram
9 uncooked lasagna noodles
1 package (14 ounces) firm tofu, drained and cubed
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
2 tablespoons dried parsley flakes
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1-1/2 cups shredded mozzarella-flavored soy cheese
1 cup shredded cheddar-flavored soy cheese

Steps:

In a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, saute mushrooms and onion in oil until tender. Add spinach and garlic; cook 2 minutes longer. Stir in the tomatoes, tomato sauce, tomato paste, basil and marjoram. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally., Meanwhile, cook lasagna noodles according to package directions; drain., In a small bowl, combine the tofu, eggs, parsley, salt and pepper. Place three noodles in the bottom of a 13x9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Layer with half of the tofu mixture, 1-1/2 cups spinach mixture, 1/2 cup mozzarella-flavored soy cheese and 1/3 cup cheddar-flavored soy cheese. Repeat layers. Top with remaining noodles and spinach mixture; sprinkle with remaining cheeses., Cover and bake at 375° for 35-40 minutes or until heated through. Let stand for 10 minutes before cutting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 216 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 35mg cholesterol, Sodium 531mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 14g protein. Diabetic Exchanges