Black Bean Lasagna

* Exported from MasterCook II *

BLACK BEAN LASAGNA

Recipe By : Sarah Schlesinger, 500 no-fat recipes
Serving Size : 8 Preparation Time :1:30
Categories : Main Dishes

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1/4 cup water
1 cup onions -- chopped
3 cloves garlic -- minced
2 cups mushroom -- sliced
1 teaspoon oregano
1 teaspoon basil
1/4 cup parsley -- chopped
1/2 cup tomato juice
1 cup black beans -- drained and rinsed
3 cups tomato -- chopped
2 tablespoons tomato paste
12 ounces lasagna noodles -- cooked
3 cups ricotta cheese, part skim milk -- fat removed
1/2 cup mozzarella chese, fat free
1/4 cup parmesian cheese, fat-free

Heat water in skillet ove medium heat. Add onions, garlic, and mushrooms.
Cook and stir for 5 minutes, or until vegetables are lightly browned. Add
liquid if necessary. Stir in oregano, basil, and parsley. Add Tomato
Juice, and cook for 10 Minutes. Add Beans, tomatoes, and tomato paste.
Simmer for 15 minutes.
Pre-heat oven to 375 DegreesF.
To Assemble, place a layer of noodles in a 9 x 13 baking dish, top with a
layer of black-bean sauce, top with a layer of ricotta chees, followed by a
layer of ricotta cheese. Repeat.
Top with Parmesean cheese, bake for 20 minutes, and let stand 15 minutes
before serving.

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