Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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8
servings
1 cup

zucchini

thinly sliced

1 cup

yellow squash

thinly sliced

1 cup

carrot

thinly sliced

2 cup

broccoli flowerets

1 unit

vegetable cooking spray

1.5 cup

mushrooms

thinly sliced

1 cup

onion

chopped

3 cup

tomato sauce

no salt added

1 tsp

garlic powder

8 unit

lasagna noodles

cooked without salt or fat

1 cup

mozzarella cheese

shredded part-skim

1 tsp

Italian seasoning

1 tsp

dried basil

0.88 tsp

pepper

0.5 tsp

salt

16 oz

cottage cheese

1% low-fat

0.5 cup

frozen egg substitute

thawed

Step 1
~5 min

Arrange zucchini, yellow squash, carrot, and broccoli flowerets in a vegetable steamer over boiling water.

Step 2
~5 min

Cover and steam for 4 to 5 minutes, or until vegetables are crisp-tender.

Step 3
~5 min

Drain the steamed vegetables and set aside.

Step 4
~5 min

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 5
~5 min

In a bowl, combine the steamed vegetables, mushrooms, onion, tomato sauce, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, basil, pepper, and salt.

Step 6
~5 min

In a separate bowl, mix the cottage cheese and thawed egg substitute.

Step 7
~5 min

Spread a thin layer of tomato sauce mixture on the bottom of a baking dish.

Step 8
~5 min

Layer with lasagna noodles, cottage cheese mixture, and vegetable mixture.

Step 9
~5 min

Repeat layers until all ingredients are used, finishing with a layer of tomato sauce and mozzarella cheese.

Step 10
~5 min

Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes.

Step 11
~5 min

Remove foil and bake for another 10 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly.

Step 12
~5 min

Let stand for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Use a mandoline for uniformly sliced vegetables.

Blot the steamed vegetables with paper towels to remove excess moisture.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

20 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can be assembled ahead of time and baked later.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with a side salad.

Offer a crusty bread for dipping.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Garlic bread
Caesar salad

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Italy/USA

Cultural Significance

Comfort food often served at family gatherings.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Christmas
Easter

Occasion Tags

Family dinner
Potluck
Holiday

Popularity Score

75/100

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