Last-Minute Lasagna
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The rich taste in this meatless low-fat lasagna comes
from caponata, the tasty Italian eggplant appetizer. Most supermarkets carry it in the Italian specialties
section.
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6
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lasagna noodles
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2 teaspoons
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olive oil
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1-1/4 cups
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part-skim ricotta cheese
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1/2 cup
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plus 2 tablespoon grated Parmesan
cheese
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3/4 cup
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lowfat milk
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2
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large eggs, lightly beaten
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1/4 teaspoon
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salt
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1 10 oz package
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frozen chopped spinach, thawed and
drained
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2 7½ oz cans
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caponata
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1
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Preheat the oven to 400°. Cook the noodles according
to package directions. Meanwhile, brush the bottom and sides of a 9" x 5" x 3" loaf pan with the olive oil and
set aside.
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2
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Combine the ricotta and 1/2 cup of the Parmesan
cheese with the milk, eggs, and salt in a medium-size bowl. Drain the noodles well, then lay 2 on the bottom
of the pan, trimming off any overhang so that they fit exactly.
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3
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Spread 1/3 of the cheese mixture on top of the
noodles, followed by 1/2 of the spinach and 1/2 of the caponata. Add 2 more noodles, again trimming to fit,
and repeat the cheese, spinach, and caponata layers. Top with the remaining 2 noodles, followed by the
remaining cheese mixture.
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4
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Sprinkle with the 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese.
Bake, uncovered, for 25 minutes or until set and lightly golden.
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Servings: 4
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Recipe Type
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Main Dish, One-dish meal, Pasta, Vegetarian, lasagna,
lasagne
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Recipe
Source
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Source: Reader's Digest One Dish Meals
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