Easy tomato sauce
16 lasagna noodles
2 c. thinly sliced fresh mushrooms
2 c. chopped fresh broccoli
1 clove garlic, minced
2 tbsp. chopped fresh parsley
1 tsp. olive oil
1/2 c. chopped onion
1/2 c. chopped carrots
1 c. light ricotta cheese
1 1/2 c. shredded part skim Mozzarella cheese (6 oz.)

Heat 1/2 teaspoon oil in skillet over medium heat until hot. Add mushrooms and onion. Cover and cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Cook, uncovered, an additional 3 minutes or until liquid evaporates. Spoon into bowl and set aside. Add remaining 1/2 teaspoon oil to skillet. Place over medium heat until hot. Add broccoli, carrot and garlic. Saute 2 minutes. Set aside.

Position knife blade in food processor bowl. Add ricotta cheese and process until smooth. Add 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese and parsley. Process 10 seconds or until blended, and set aside.

Spread 1 cup tomato sauce in the bottom of 13 x 9 x 2 inch baking dish. Arrange 4 lasagna noodles lengthwise in a single layer on top of tomato sauce. Spoon broccoli mixture evenly over noodles. Top with 1/4 cup Mozzarella cheese and 1 teaspoon Parmesan cheese. Layer 4 noodles over cheese. Spread ricotta cheese mixture evenly over noodles. Top with 1/4 cup Mozzarella cheese. Arrange 4 noodles on top of cheese. Spoon mushroom mixture evenly over noodles. Sprinkle with 1/4 cup Mozzarella cheese. Arrange 4 noodles on top of cheese. Spread 3 cups tomato sauce on noodles. Sprinkle with remaining 3/4 cup Mozzarella cheese and 2 teaspoons Parmesan cheese.

Cover and bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes. Bake, uncovered, an additional 20 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

EASY TOMATO SAUCE:

1 tsp. olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 c. chopped fresh basil
2 (28 oz.) cans plum tomatoes, undrained and chopped
1/2 c. chopped onion
2 tsp. fresh oregano
1/8 to 1/4 tsp. pepper

Heat oil in skillet. Add onion and saute until tender. Add garlic; saute 1 minute. Stir in tomatoes and bring to boil. Add remaining ingredients; stir well. Reduce heat and cook uncovered 1 hour and 20 minutes or until thickened, stirring frequently.