Spring Vegetable Lasagna - April issue

[chefbec]

I just made this tonight for dinner and it was a huge hit. I doubled the entire recipe and baked it in a 9 x 13 baker as it's much too much work to just make it in an 8 x 8. I used the Swiss chard, but that was very time-consuming to wash. Next time I will use pre-washed spinach. Next time I will also drain the vegetables before I add them to the lasagna (I used a slotted spoon). Can't wait to have the leftovers tomorrow! http://www.cookinglight.com/bbs/wink.gif

[kima]

Thanks so much for the tips Chefbec! This is on my list to make this week so I will follow your advise. I think I like leftover better than the first time around!! Thanks again for the review.

[patsyk]

I made this for dinner tonight and it was great! I did use the spinach rather than swiss chard as I couldn't find it at my grocery. I think next time, I might add mushrooms - since we love them with everything.

What do you think of using fresh chopped tomatoes in this recipe? Would it make it too watery in the end?

[chefbec]

I think that since it's a white-sauce based lasagna, I'd leave out tomatoes, but that's just me. I think you could add any vegetable and it would taste good. If you add tomatoes, I would make sure to get all the seeds/membranes out and drain the veggie mixture really well. By the way, the leftovers were great today!!

[browneye]

Just tried this for the first time tonight and it was Smashing!

We were a bit weary of the whole poultry/meat-and-potatoes-and winter squash thingy, so I went for the old April issue...

This was very tasty, I added a bit of basil and increased the oregano. I also used spinach instead of chard. I also made a 9X13 panful instead of just the 8X8 and boy was I glad I did, DS brought home 2 friends right at dinnertime, and it went over very well considering both are vegetarians!

DH said "best vege lasagna ever"...please put it into regular rotation.

:D

SO, highly recommended when you want a non-tomato based vege lasagna!!

[kristalsnow7]

I decided to make this today and thought it was one of the best lasagna recipes I have tried. I followed the recipe exactly, and it was just wonderful. Will definitely make it again!

[LaurenP]

Could you post this reciept, it sound great! Is it good leftover?

[LaurenP]

Yipes!!! I just realized this is a very old thread. Anyone got that reciept handy? I really don't want to see any more turkey or ham for a while. I need veggies!:D

[cherylopal]

a supper club member made this and it was sooo good!

spring vegetable lasagna
8 cups torn swiss chard (about 3/4 pound)
2 cups chopped yellow squash
1 1/2 cups chopped onion
1 cup chopped red bell pepper
1 cup shredded carrot
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon butter
4 garlic cloves, crushed
2 tablespoons all purpose flour
1 1/2 cups fat-free milk
6 tablespoons (1 1/2 ounces) grated fresh parmesan cheese, divided
1 cup fat-free ricotta cheese
1 cup fat-free cottage cheese
1 cup (4 ounces) grated asiago cheese, divided
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
6 no-boil lasagna noodles (such as barilla or vigo)

1. preheat oven to 375.
2. heat a dutch oven coated with cooking spray over medium-high heat. add chard, squash, onion, pepper, carrot, and salt; saute 10 minutes or until tender.
3. melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. add garlic; saute 30 seconds. add flour; cook 1 minute, stirring constantly with a whisk. gradually add milk, stirring with a whisk until blended. cook until thick (about 4 minutes). remove from heat; add 1/4 cup parmesan cheese. stir until cheese melts.
4. combine ricotta, cottage cheese, 1/2 cup asiago, and oregano in a bowl.
5. spread 2 tablespoons milk mixture in bottom of 8 inch square baking dish coated with cooking spray. arrange 2 noodles over milk mixture; top with half of ricotta mixture, half of vegetable mixture, and 1/2 cup milk mixture. repeat layers, ending with noodles. spread remaining milk mixture over noodles. sprinkle with 1/2 cup asiago cheese and 2 tablespoons parmesan cheese. bake at 375 for 45 minutes. let stand 15 minutes. yield: 6 servings.



cheryl