VEGETARIAN LASAGNA ALFREDO

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A dry alfredo mix is what hurries along the preparation of this tasty pasta casserole. It's family-pleasing with lots of sauce and veggies.-JamieLynn Griffith, Buffalo, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h35m

Yield 2 lasagnas (12 servings each).

Number Of Ingredients 8

18 lasagna noodles
7 cups fresh broccoli florets
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
2 cartons (15 ounces each) ricotta cheese
4 teaspoons Italian seasoning
8 medium fresh tomatoes, chopped
4 envelopes Alfredo sauce mix, divided
6 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • Cook noodles according to package directions. Meanwhile, place broccoli in a steamer basket. Place in a large saucepan over 1 in. of water; bring to a boil. Cover and steam for 5-7 minutes or until crisp-tender., In a large bowl, combine the eggs, ricotta cheese and Italian seasoning; gently stir in tomatoes and broccoli. Set aside., Preheat oven to 350°. Drain noodles. Prepare two envelopes of Alfredo sauce mix according to package directions. Spread 1/4 cup sauce in each of two greased 13x9-in. baking dishes. Top each with three noodles, 1 cup ricotta mixture, 1 cup mozzarella cheese and 1/4 cup sauce. Repeat layers. Top with remaining noodles, sauce and mozzarella cheese., Bake lasagna, uncovered, 35-40 minutes or until bubbly and edges are lightly browned. Let stand 15 minutes before cutting. For each lasagna, prepare one envelope of sauce mix according to package directions; serve with lasagna. Freeze option: Cover and freeze lasagna up to 3 months. To use, thaw in refrigerator overnight. Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Preheat oven to 350°. Bake, uncovered, 50-60 minutes or until bubbly and edges are lightly browned. Let stand 15 minutes before cutting. Prepare an envelope of Alfredo sauce mix according to package directions; serve with lasagna.,

Nutrition Facts : Calories 243 calories, Fat 11g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 53mg cholesterol, Sodium 384mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 16g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

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