Light & Easy Lasagna

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Time to Prepare this Recipe 3 hours Prep: 15 minutes Cook: 3 hours
Calories Per Serving and Nutrition Information 719 calories per serving view nutrition facts
# of servings this recipe makes 6-8 servings suggest servings
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Ingredients

3 medium onions chopped
3 each garlic cloves finely chopped
56 ounces italian plum (roma) tomatoes undrained
24 ounces tomato paste italian
1 cup parsley leaves fresh, chopped
2 teaspoons oregano leaves dried, crushed
1/2 teaspoon thyme leaves crushed
1/2 teaspoon marjoram crushed
1/2 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
1/2 pound lasagna noodles
1 pound ricotta cheese part-skim
1/2 pound mozzarella cheese part-skim
2 ounces parmesan, parmigiano-reggiano cheese, grated imported , grated

Directions

1. Put onions and garlic in large saucepan. Cook, covered, over low heat until tender, adding a little water if necessary to prevent scorching.

Add tomatoes, tomato paste, parsley, oregano, thyme, marjoram and pepper.

Simmer, covered, stirring occasionally, about 2 hours.

2. Cook lasagna noodles in boiling water until al dente, about 12 minutes.

Drain in colander; rinse with cold water.

Drain well.

3. Heat oven to 350 degrees. Cover bottom of lightly oiled 13 by 9-inch baking dish with 1/4 of the sauce.

Add layer of lasagna noodles.

Top with 1/3 of the ricotta cheese, then 1/3 of the mozzarella.

Sprinkle with 1/4 of the Parmesan cheese.

Cover with 1/4 of the sauce.

Repeat procedure 2 more times. Sprinkle remaining Parmesan cheese on top.

4. Bake until sauce is bubbly and cheese is melted, about 45 minutes.

Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 838g
Amount per Serving
Calories 719 35% of calories from fat
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 28.0g43%
 Saturated Fat 17.0g83%
 Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 99mg33%
Sodium 756mg31%
Total Carbohydrate 83.0g28%
 Dietary Fiber 15.0g60%
 Sugars 37.0g
Protein 45.0g90%
Vitamin A 152%  Vitamin C 183%
Calcium 91%  Iron 52%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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