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MANNA Monthly Recipe
April 2009

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MONTHLY HEALTH TIP

This recipe is a healthy and delicious way to add 1-3 servings of vegetables into your day.

Aim to work 5 servings of vegetables per day into your diet.

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MANNA's Vegetable Lasagna

Prep time: 20 min
Start to Finish: 55 min
Makes: 6-10 servings

Ingredients
  • 6 lasagna pasta sheets
  • 1 (19 oz) pkg frozen spinach
  • 1/2 lg onion, diced
  • 1 stalk celery, diced
  • 1 thinly diced carrot
  • 1 fresh head of broccoli
  • 1 1/4 c cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 1/4 c and 2 tablespoons grated parmesan
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
  • 2 eggs beaten
  • Your favorite red sauce
Directions

1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add lasagna noodles and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, or until al dente; drain.
2. Saute or steam all of the vegetables. Set aside
3. In a large mixing bowl mix ricotta cheese, salt, pepper, eggs and set aside.
4. Lay down a layer of sauce and cover with a layer of pasta. Layer the pasta with the veggie mixture and then a layer of cheese.
5. Repeat step 4.
6. Top with red sauce and remaining cheese.
7. Bake at 375 degrees for 35 minutes or untly lightly browned on top.




Health tip:
 
Use low-fat cheese to decrease the fat content of this recipe.