"Low-fat cheeses and egg product make this meatless lasagna recipe perfect for a healthy family meal...."
INGREDIENTS
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1 tablespoon cooking oil
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1 large onion, chopped (1 cup)
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1 carrot, chopped (1/2 cup)
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1 clove garlic, minced
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1 15 - 16 ounce can red beans, rinsed and drained
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1 14 1/2ounce can diced tomatoes, undrained
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1/4 cup snipped fresh parsley
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1 tablespoon snipped fresh basil or 1 1/2 teaspoons dried basil, crushed
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2 teaspoons snipped fresh oregano or 1 teaspoon dried oregano, crushed
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6 dried whole wheat or regular lasagna noodles
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2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
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1 12 ounce carton low-fat cottage cheese, drained
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1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese (4 ounces)
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1/4 cup refrigerated or frozen egg product, thawed or 1 egg, lightly beaten
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1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
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3 cups coarsely chopped fresh spinach
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2 tablespoons coarsely snipped fresh parsley, basil, and/or oregano (optional)