The best lasagna...

So this is my version of a vegetarian lasagna that I found from allrecipes.com. Since I don't really follow directions, I try to be specific as I can but know that really you can do whatever you want with this recipe and it will be good!

1 pkg oven-ready lasagna noodles
1 15oz container ricotta (I use fat free and it still tastes great!)
2 eggs
1/2 cup or so parmesan cheese (if you have grated on hand, that would taste the best)
pepper to taste
dried (or fresh) basil to taste

bell peppers--I like to use a couple different colors: red, orange, and yellow
broccoli
1 onion
a couple carrots

1 jar of pasta sauce--I've been using this sauce called rosa maria which is a creamy and chunky tomato sauce
A few handfuls of mozzarella

I probably use about 4 cups of chopped vegetables combined but you could probably use more (or less) if you want. I dice the veggies--couple handfuls of broccoli, 2 whole peppers (at least), whole onion--but I grate the carrots. As I chop them up, I put them all in a big microwave safe bowl with a little bit of water and microwave them for 6 minutes or so til they are tender. You could do this on the stove with a little oil but I found that when you don't have a lot of time because your child is pulling down your pants and getting into the knife drawer to amuse himself, the microwave is a great alternative and the veggies still taste so good!

While the veggies are "cooking" mix together the ricotta, parmesan, eggs, pepper, and basil. Then add veggies to this mixture.*

Then assemble lasagna: pour some pasta sauce in a 13 x 9" pan first. add a layer of noodles. then cheese/veggie mixture. sprinkle with handful of mozzarella. Then repeat layers starting with pasta sauce until you run out of toppings. Bake at 350 for about 1 hour and 15-30 minutes. Let stand for 15-20 minutes to firm up.

*to add more veggies, you could also add a half a 10 oz pkg of chopped frozen spinach (thawed of course) to the cheese mixture.

This is so good and filling that one pan makes dinner for 2 or 3 nights (As long as I firmly tell Mark not to snack and lunch on it). Noah loves it too--but i don't know if that really counts cause that boy is not picky.

bon appetit