Zucchini Lasagna

Ingredients

• 1/2 pound cooked lasagna noodles, (in unsalted water)
• 3/4 cup mozzarella cheese, part-skim, grated
• 1 1/2 cup cottage cheese, fat free
• 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
• 1 1/2 cup zucchini, raw, sliced
• 2 1/2 cup tomato sauce, no salt added
• 2 tsp basil, dried
• 2 tsp oregano, dried
• 1/4 cup onion, chopped
• 1 clove garlic
• 1/8 tsp black pepper

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350° F. Lightly spray a 9 x 13 inch baking dish with vegetable oil spray.

2. In a small bowl, combine 1/8 cup mozzarella and 1 Tbsp parmesan cheese. Set aside.

3. In a medium bowl, combine remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheese with all of the cottage cheese. Mix well and set aside.

4. Combine tomato sauce with remaining ingredients. Spread a thin layer of tomato sauce in the bottom of the baking dish. Add a third of the noodles in a single layer. Spread half of the cottage cheese mixture on top. Add a layer of zucchini. Repeat layering. Add a thin coating of sauce. Top with noodles, sauce, and reserved cheese mixture. Cover with aluminum foil.

5. Bake 30 to 40 minutes. Cool for 10 to 15 minutes. Cut into 6 portions.

Makes 6 servings--Serving size: 1 piece

Calories: 276
Total Fat: 5 g
Saturated fat: 2 g
Cholesterol: 11 mg
Sodium: 380 mg

by The NHLBI

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