Vegetable Lasagna
Yunhee Kim
Ingredients
- Olive oil cooking spray
- 1 ounce dried porcini mushrooms
- 8 ounces fresh lasagna noodles, 5 inches square (about 1/2 box)
- 2 cups skim milk
- 3 tablespoons light butter spread (such as Smart Balance)
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt, divided
- 1/8 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
- 2 small, thin zucchini, thinly sliced into rounds (about 1 2/3 cups)
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 (19-ounce) package frozen artichoke hearts, thawed, thinly sliced
- 1 (10-ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed, drained, and squeezed dry
- 1/2 cup low-fat ricotta cheese
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Preparation
1. Preheat oven to 400°. Coat an 8-inch square baking pan with cooking spray. Add 1 cup boiling water to mushrooms; let stand 20 minutes. Drain, reserving liquid. Squeeze dry; roughly chop.
2. Bring a pot of water to a boil. Add lasagna; cook 9 minutes or until al dente. Place on baking sheet with plastic wrap between layers to prevent sticking.
3. Bring milk just to a boil in a small saucepan. Meanwhile, melt butter spread in a separate pan over medium heat. Add flour to butter, and cook, whisking constantly, 2–3 minutes or until smooth and bubbling. Slowly add milk, whisking constantly; cook 4–5 minutes or until smooth, thickened, and boiling. Whisk in 1/2 teaspoon salt and nutmeg. Transfer milk mixture (béchamel sauce) to a bowl. Cover, pressing down on surface with plastic wrap; set aside.
4. Place a large skillet over medium-high heat. When hot, coat with cooking spray. Add zucchini; season with 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Cook 5 minutes or until lightly browned and just tender. Stir in artichoke hearts, mushrooms and liquid, remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Raise heat to high; cook 3–4 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.
5. Spread 2 tablespoons béchamel over bottom of pan. Cut lasagna to fit without overlapping (about 2 1/2 sheets per layer). Spread one-quarter of sauce over noodles. Scatter one-third spinach and one-third vegetables on top. Dollop with one-third ricotta; sprinkle with 1 tablespoon Parmesan. Top with a layer of noodles; repeat 2 more times. Finish with noodles, and top with remaining béchamel; sprinkle with remaining Parmesan. Cover with foil; bake 25 minutes. Remove foil; bake 25 minutes or until top is golden. Remove from oven; let stand 20 minutes.
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- Yield: Makes 6 servings (serving size: 1 (2 1/2- x 4-inch) piece)
Nutritional Information
| Calories per serving: | 339 |
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| Fat per serving: | 10g |
| Saturated fat per serving: | 4g |
| Monounsaturated fat per serving: | 3g |
| Polyunsaturated fat per serving: | 2g |
| Protein per serving: | 18g |
| Carbohydrates per serving: | 46g |
| Fiber per serving: | 6g |
| Cholesterol per serving: | 14mg |
| Iron per serving: | 4mg |
| Sodium per serving: | 512mg |
| Calcium per serving: | 305mg |





