* Exported from MasterCook * Christmas Lasagna Recipe By : Prevention Website Serving Size : 8 Preparation Time :0:00 Categories : Pasta 10 Points per serving Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- ***Red Pepper Sauce*** 2 teaspoons olive oil 2 sweet red peppers -- coarsely chopped 2 pounds tomatoes -- quartered 1/2 cup parsley -- flat leaved 4 cloves garlic -- minced 2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper ***Lasagna*** 9 lasagna noodles 1 teaspoon olive oil 1 green pepper -- thinly sliced into rings 1 sweet red pepper -- thinly sliced into rings 2 cups nonfat ricotta cheese 1/4 cup egg substitute 2 tablespoons nonfat parmesan cheese 2 teaspoons dried basil pinch nutmeg -- grated 1 cup canned cannelini beans -- rinsed and drained 1/2 cup shredded nonfat mozzarella cheese To make the red-pepper sauce: In a large no-stick frying pan over medium heat, warm the oil. Add the red peppers; cook for 5 minutes. Add the tomatoes, parsley and garlic; cover and simmer, stirring frequently, for 20 to 25 minutes. Transfer to a blender. Add the vinegar and black pepper; process until smooth. Measure out 1 cup of the sauce and set it aside to serve with the lasagna. To make the lasagna: In a large pot of boiling water, cook the noodles for 10 to 12 minutes, or until tender. Drain and toss with the oil. Meanwhile, coat a large no-stick frying pan with no-stick spray. Warm over medium-high heat. Add the green and red peppers. Cook, stirring frequently, for 2 to 3 minutes, or until just tender; set aside. In a medium bowl, mix the ricotta, egg, Parmesan, basil and nutmeg. Preheat the oven to 350º F. To assemble the lasagna, spread one-quarter of the red-pepper sauce in the bottom of a 9" x 13" baking dish. Lay 3 noodles side by side in the dish. Spread with half of the ricotta mixture, half of the sautéed peppers, half of the beans and one-third of the remaining red-pepper sauce. Repeat to make another layer. Top with the remaining 3 noodles, the remaining red-pepper sauce and the mozzarella. Cover and bake for 30 minutes. Uncover and bake for 10 minutes, or until bubbly. Let stand for 5 minutes before cutting. Reheat the reserved red-pepper sauce and serve it with the lasagna. Description: "10 Points per serving" Source: http://www.healthyideas.com/holiday/recipes/christmas/lasagna.htm Start to Finish Time: "0:50" - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Per serving: 509 Calories (kcal); 5g Total Fat; (8% calories from fat); 28g Protein; 89g Carbohydrate; 13mg Cholesterol; 291mg Sodium Food Exchanges: 5 Grain Starch); 2 Lean Meat; 1 1/2 Vegetable; 0 Fruit; 1/2 Fat; 0 Other Carbohydrates NOTES : Description: "This festive lasagna freezes well, so you can assemble it ahead and bake it when needed. The red and green colors are especially appropriate for a Yuletide celebration." Source: Copyright: "Rodale Press" NOTES : Shared by Pamela S.
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