veggie lasagna

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23 Pinches
Virginia Beach, VA
Updated on May 3, 2013

I really wanted pasta when I was low carb dieting, so I figured out a way to make my lasagna and eat it too, all while not feeling guilty about it! You can also add a ricotta cheese layer if you like that in your lasagna, but its pretty great as is!

prep time 40 Min
cook time 1 Hr
method ---
yield 4-8 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 2 - yellow squash
  • 2 - zucchini squash
  • 2 packages mozzerella/ italian cheese, shredded
  • 1/2 package fresh baby spinach leaves
  • 1 large slicing tomato
  • 16 ounces pasta sauce
  • - baby portebello mushrooms sliced
  • 2 teaspoons oregano, dried and basil each
  • - salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder (or to taste)
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper

How To Make veggie lasagna

  • Step 1
    Clean & dry all veggies. Use a mandolin (or very steady hand) to thinly slice the squash(es?) length wise about 1/4 to 1/3 inch. (the thinner the squash, the faster it cooks)
  • Step 2
    Slice tomatoes (slightly thicker than squash)and mushrooms. Mix salt, pepper, oregano, cayenne, basil & garlic powder together and reserve in pinch bowl or shaker.
  • Step 3
    Use squash as noodles for lasagna! Layer sauce (thin but enough to keep from sticking... "noodles", seasoning mixture, spinach, fresh tomatoes, mushrooms, sauce and cheese; Repeat.Top with Remaining "noodles" and cheese.
  • Step 4
    Cover with foil loosely, and place in 375 degree preheated oven. Bake for an hour and let cool for at least 10 mins. Enjoy!

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