Homemade Garden Herb Lasagna

Ingredients

Based on 8 servings per recipe.

• 1 package lasagna noodles (cooked ahead or use over ready noodles)
• 1 pound ground beef
• 1/2 cup onion, chopped
• 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2-3 cups low sodium or no salt added tomato sauce
• 1 small fresh tomato, chopped
• 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 small zucchini, sliced
• 1 cup mozzarella cheese, grated
• 1/4 cup parmesan cheese. grated

Preparation

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Brown meat in skillet over medium heat.
3. Add onions, mushrooms and garlic. Sauté for 2-3 minutes.
4. Add tomato sauce, tomato, and herbs. Reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
5. In a 9×13 inch pan, layer ingredients. Start with a small amount of the tomato sauce, then add a layer of noodles. Next layer zucchini, tomato sauce and cheeses. Continue layers until all the ingredients are used.
6. Bake for 40-45 minutes

 

Tip: If you have boxed macaroni and cheese already, throw the sauce packet away and use the noodles in this recipe.