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Judi's ratatouille lasagne

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Categories: French, Low-calorie, Pastas & Noodles, Vegetables, Western European Rating: 0
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Ingredients:
2 tbspOlive oil, good quality
1 cupDiced zucchini squash
1/2 cupYellow summer squash, sliced
1 cupSliced brown mushrooms
1 cupDiced green pepper
1 cupDiced red bell pepper
1 cupEggplant with skin, diced
1 cupDiced onion
4 xGarlic cloves, minced fine
1 largeCan chopped tomatoes
X -drained very well
2 tbspChopped fresh basil
1/4 tspDried oregano, crushed with
X -fingers
1/4 tspItalian Herb Seasoning
4 tbspItalian flat leaf parsley
X -minced
1/4 tspBlack pepper
1/4 cupRed wine, good quality
FILLING
1 1/2 cupPart skim ricotta cheese
3/4 ozParmesan cheese, grated
Egg
12 xLasagne noodles cooked and
X -drained (use imported
X -Italian if you can)
3 cupMarinara sauce, homemade
1/2 cupMozzarella cheese, diced
X Bechamel Sauce (see recipe)
Procedures:
1Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2To prepare ratatouille, in 5 quart dutch oven, heat oil.
3Add onions and garlic.
4Stir for a minute or two, add zucchini, yellow squash, mushrooms, eggplant and cook for 5-6 minutes.
5Keep stirring to prevent sticking.
6Stir in drained tomatoes, and seasonings.
7Add wine.
8Bring to boil.
9Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer about 10 minutes.
10Spray an 12 x 8" lasagne size pan with nonstick cooking spray.
11Prepare filling: in medium bowl, combine ricotta cheese, parmesan cheese and egg.
12Blend well.
13Put a thin layer of marinara sauce in bottom of pan.
14Put 6 lasagne noodles on top of sauce.
15Layer with half the cheese mixture, half the ratatouille and the remaining cheese mixture.
16Cover with remaining 6 noodles.
17Add a very thin layer of marinara sauce.
18Sprinkle with mozzarella.
19Pour prepared bechamel sauce over top.
20Cover with foil and bake 45 minutes or until bubbly.
21Remove foil and let brown about 4-5 minutes.
22Serve with grated parmesan cheese. ~-