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Mushroom Zucchini Lasagna

1-1/4 pounds zucchini, divided
1/2 pound fresh mushrooms, sliced
1 large onion, finely chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
6 tablespoons minced fresh parsley, divided
2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
1/4 teaspoon pepper, divided
3 eggs
2 cups (8 ounces) shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
1-1/2 cups reduced-fat ricotta cheese

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Mushroom Zucchini Lasagna cont.

1 package (8 ounces) reduced-fat cream cheese
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
9 lasagna noodles, cooked, rinsed and drained
2 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese


Finely dice 1/2 cup zucchini; set aside. Slice the remaining zucchini.
In a large saucepan, saute the sliced zucchini, mushrooms, onion and
garlic in oil until tender. Stir in the tomatoes, 3 tablespoons
parsley, sugar, 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper. Bring to a
boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 12-15 minutes. In a
mixing bowl, combine the eggs, mozzarella, ricotta, cream cheese,

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Mushroom Zucchini Lasagna

grated Parmesan, onion powder and remaining parsley, salt and pepper.
Spread 1 cup of the tomato sauce in a 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish
coated with cooking spray. Layer with three noodles, half of the
cheese mixture and a third of the remaining sauce. Repeat layers
once. Top with remaining noodles and sauce. Cover and bake at
350° for 35 minutes. Uncover; sprinkle with diced zucchini and
shredded Parmesan. Bake 10-15 minutes longer or until bubbly. Let
stand for 15 minutes before cutting.

Yield: 12 servings.

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