EASY LIGHT SPINACH LASAGNA 
1 lb. lowfat sm. curd cottage cheese
1 1/2 c. shredded Mozzarella cheese, divided
1 egg
1 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
1 tsp. salt
3/4 tsp. oregano
1/8 tsp. pepper
2 (15 1/2 oz.) jars spaghetti sauce (or use your sauce recipe)
1/2 pkg. (8 oz.) lasagna noodles
1 c. water

NOTE: Recipe eliminates one step. No need to cook noodles ahead.

In large bowl, mix cottage cheese, 1 cup Mozzarella, egg, spinach, salt, oregano and pepper.

In greased 9x13x2 inch baking dish, layer 1/2 cup sauce, 1/3 of noodles and half the cheese mixture. Repeat. Top with remaining noodles, then remaining sauce. Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup Mozzarella. Pour 1 cup water around edges. Cover tightly with foil. Bake in 350 degree oven 1 hour and 15 minutes or until bubbly. Let stand 15 minutes before serving.

Mixed green salad and garlic bread are good go-withs. Makes 8 servings.

 

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