VEGETABLE LASAGNA

 

2 small zucchini, about 8 oz. each

1/2 bunch broccoli

2 cups firmly packed spinach leaves

margarine

1/2 tea. dried basil

1 1/2 pounds of part-skim ricotta cheese

2 large eggs

13 lasagna noodles

1/4 cup flour

2 1/2 cups milk

1/4 cup grated Parmesan Cheese

8 oz. pkg. part-skim mozzarella cheese, sliced

 

     Dice zucchini.  Coarsely chop broccoli and spinach.  In large skillet, in 2 tab. margarine cook zucchini and broccoli about 5 min.  Add spinach and toss until wilted; set aside.  Mix ricotta, eggs and basil; set aside.  Cook lasagna noodles.  In 2-qt. pan melt 3 tab. margarine; stir in flour until smooth.  Gradually add milk; stirring constantly until sauce boils and thickens.  Remove from heat; stir in Parmesan Cheese.

     In 13x9" baking dish layer 1/3 each of lasagna, ricotta, vegetables and mozzarella.  Top with 1/3 of sauce.  Continue layering except for adding the mozzarella last.  Bake 350' for 45 min. until hot and bubbly.  Let stand 10 min. for easier slicing.