Craving Lasagna??

I have been craving lasagna for probably a whole week at this point and so I only see it fit to share a recipe with you for this unrelenting craving.

This was a favorite lasagna recipe with the group of mums who attended my cooking class through Share our Strength. I hope you will enjoy it as well!

8 servings - cost approximately $1.40-$2.00 per serving (depending on brands and size of items bought)

1 - 8oz package whole wheat lasagna noodles
3 cups fresh spinach
1/2 pound button mushrooms, sliced
3 cloves garlic, chopped
1 large zucchini, cut into half moon shapes
1 - 28oz can crushed tomatoes, no added salt
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
8 oz block mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup part skim ricotta cheese
1/2 cup fat free cottage cheese
pinch of nutmeg (take the 1/8 teaspoon and fill it about 1/3 full)
1 large egg
Cooking spray

Heat oven to 350

1. Cook noodles in boiling water until al dente - strain and spray with cold water to cool
2. Saute mushrooms, zucchini and garlic together until vegetables are soft but not mushy
3. In a food processor combine (or can be mixed in bowl by hand) cottage cheese, ricotta, nutmeg, basil, oregano, salt and pepper, and the egg until well mixed and creamy
4. Shred the block of mozzarella into a bowl
5. Coat a baking dish with cooking spray (I do appreciate a good Pyrex dish)
6. Spread a 1/3 - 1/2 cup crushed tomatoes on the bottom of dish
7. Place 3 noodles across the bottom of the dish
8. Coat noodles with 1/2 cup ricotta cheese mixture, 1/3 of the shredded mozzarella, 1/2 cup crushed tomatoes, half of the spinach, and half of the mushroom/zucchini mix
9. Place 3 more noodles down, on top of the noodles finish the ricotta mix, finish the vegetables and spinach, use 1/3 of shredded cheese, and 1/2 cup crushed tomatoes
10. Place down 3 more noodles, top with remaining crushed tomatoes and remaining shredded cheese
11. Cover with foil and bake 45 minutes to 1 hour
12. Remove from oven and let sit for 5-10 minutes before serving

ENJOY!!! with a mixed greens salad or fresh sliced pineapple perhaps :)

Nutritional Breakdown (approximate per serving):
32o calories, 13 grams fat (saturated 6 grams), 7 grams fiber, 19 grams protein, 34 grams total carbohydrates