ZUCCHINI RED PEPPER LASAGNA

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Pesto adds zip to this lasagna that's simply overflowing with vegetables and cheese. And with sliced portobello mushrooms in every bite, this hearty dish from our Test Kitchen is perfect for company. Just serve it with a side salad and dinner's done.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 1h15m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

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Ingredients

1 carton (15 ounces) ricotta cheese
1-1/2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided
2 large eggs
3 tablespoons prepared pesto
2 cups sliced zucchini
2 cups sliced baby portobello mushrooms
2 tablespoons canola oil
2 jars (one 24 ounces, one 14 ounces) meatless spaghetti sauce
9 no-cook lasagna noodles
1 jar (12 ounces) roasted sweet red peppers, drained and chopped

Steps:

In a small bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, eggs and pesto; set aside. In a large skillet, saute zucchini and mushrooms in oil until tender; set aside., Spread 1 cup spaghetti sauce in a 13x9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Top with three noodles; spread 1 cup sauce to edges of noodles. Layer with half of the zucchini mixture, red peppers and cheese mixture. Top with three more noodles and another cup of sauce. Layer with remaining zucchini mixture, peppers, cheese mixture, noodles and sauce., Cover and bake at 375° for 45 minutes or until a thermometer reads 160°. Uncover; sprinkle with remaining mozzarella cheese. Bake 10 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Let stand for 15 minutes before cutting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 241 calories, Fat 11g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 59mg cholesterol, Sodium 651mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 13g protein. Diabetic Exchanges