MUSHROOM ZUCCHINI LASAGNA

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A homemade zucchini tomato sauce gives this entree its fresh-tasting flair. Billie Moss of El Sobrante, California shared the recipe for her creamy meatless lasagna.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 1h15m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 18

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Ingredients

1-1/4 pounds zucchini, divided
1/2 pound fresh mushrooms, sliced
1 large onion, finely chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
6 tablespoons minced fresh parsley, divided
2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
1/4 teaspoon pepper, divided
3 large eggs
2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
1-1/2 cups reduced-fat ricotta cheese
1 package (8 ounces) reduced-fat cream cheese
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
9 lasagna noodles, cooked, rinsed and drained
2 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese

Steps:

Finely dice 1/2 cup zucchini; set aside. Slice the remaining zucchini. In a large saucepan, saute the sliced zucchini, mushrooms, onion and garlic in oil until tender. Stir in the tomatoes, 3 tablespoons parsley, sugar, 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 12-15 minutes., In a bowl, combine the eggs, mozzarella, ricotta, cream cheese, grated Parmesan, onion powder and remaining parsley, salt and pepper. Spread 1 cup of the tomato sauce in a 13x9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Layer with three noodles, half of the cheese mixture and a third of the remaining sauce. Repeat layers once. Top with remaining noodles and sauce., Cover and bake at 350° for 35 minutes. Uncover; sprinkle with diced zucchini and shredded Parmesan. Bake 10-15 minutes longer or until bubbly. Let stand for 15 minutes before cutting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 263 calories, Fat 13g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 87mg cholesterol, Sodium 551mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 17g protein. Diabetic Exchanges