Submitted by: Sugar | Date Added: 21 Dec 2009
Listed in: Pasta & Noodles / Lasagne

6 Lasagna Noodles
Pat of Butter or a tsp. Oliveoil
1/2 onion, chopped
1/2 green pepper, chopped
2 cloves garlic
1 c. sliced portobella (or your favorite) mushrooms
1 tsp. oregano or Italian Seasoning
1 jar or 3 cups marinara or spaghetti sauce
1/2 c. wheat germ
3 c. fresh spinach, chopped, or 1 pkg. frozen spinach drained
1 c. cottage cheese
1/4 c. parmesan cheese
1/4 c. shredded mozzarella cheese
1 tsp. dried parsley (or fresh), optional

Cook pasta according to package directions, drain and set aside. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. While pasta is cooking, in a large skillet melt butter (or add olive oil) over medium-high heat. Add onion, peppers, garlic, mushrooms and oregano. Saute for 3-4 minutes. Reserve 1/2 cup of sauce to spread at the bottom of the casserole dish. Stir in sauce and wheat germ. Remove from heat. In a medium bowl, mix cottage cheese, parmesan cheese and chopped spinach. In a medium sized casserole dish ~9x7, add the reserved 1/2 cup sauce to the bottom of dish and spread evenly. Layer half of each ingredients: three noodles, cheese mixture, sauce mixture. Repeat. Cover and back 45 minutes. Remove cover and sprinkle with mozzarella cheese. Bake uncovered 2-3 minutes. Let stand 15 minutes before cutting. Enjoy!

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