Vegetable Lasagna (120 - 180 minutes)

Ingredients:

• 1/4 Cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• 1 Small/Medium Red Pepper
• 1 Small/Medium Carrot
• 1 Small Onion
• 3 Roma Tomatoes
• 3/4 Cup White Mushrooms
• 1 Small Zucchini
• 3 Cloves of Minced Garlic
• 12 Ounces Tomato Paste
• 1 Cup Chicken Broth
• 2 Tbsp Brown Sugar
• 2 Tsp Oregano
• 2 Tsp Basil
• 1 Tsp Salt
• 1/2 Tsp Thyme
• 1/4 Tsp Pepper
• 9 Lasagna Noodles
• 2 Medium/Large Eggs
• 2 Cups Light Ricotta Cheese
• 1 Cup Mozzarella Cheese
• 1/3 Cup Parmesan Cheese
• 2 Tsp Italian Seasoning

Preparation:

• Wash and Julienne (Cut into Long Strips) the Red Pepper
• Peel, Wash, and Shred the Carrot with a Cheese Grater
• Dice the Onion
• Set the Pepper, Carrot, and Onion Aside
• Wash and Slice the Tomatoes into Small Half Slices
• Wash and Slice the Mushrooms
• Wash, Remove Ends, and Slice the Zucchini into Thick Slices, Cut Slices in Half
• Set Tomatoes, Mushrooms, and Zucchini Aside
• In a Small Bowl Mix the Brown Sugar, Oregano, Basil, Salt, Thyme, Pepper and Set Aside
• Grate the Mozzarella Cheese and Parmesan Cheese and Combine, Set Aside
• In a Small Bowl, Add Eggs and Lightly Beat
• Add Ricotta Cheese to the Eggs and Combine, Set Aside

Directions:

• In large pot, heat olive oil over medium-high heat (1-2 minutes)
• Add red pepper, carrot, and onion. Cook and stir periodically until crisp-tender. (5-10 minutes)
• Add tomatoes, mushrooms, zucchini, and minced garlic. Cook and stir periodically until zucchini is crisp-tender. (7-15 minutes)
• Add tomato paste, broth, and spice mixture. Bring to a boil.
• Once the mixture reaches a boil, reduce temperature to low/simmer and cook for 30 minutes, uncovered. Stir occasionally.
• Preheat oven to 350°F. Cook lasagna noodles according to package directions and set aside.
• In a large, glass baking dish, construct the lasagna layers as follows:

• 1/3 of the Vegetable Mixture
• 3 Lasagna Noodles
• 1/2 of the Ricotta Cheese Mixture
• 1/3 of the Vegetable Mixture
• 3 Lasagna Noodles
• 1/2 of the Ricotta Cheese Mixture
• 1/3 of the Vegetable Mixture
• 3 Lasagne Noodles
• All the Mozzarella and Parmesan Cheese
• The Italian Seasoning

• Bake for 30-35 minutes, uncovered.
• Let stand for 5 minutes.
• Enjoy!