Winter vegetable lasagne

8 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1poundsLasagne, uncooked
2tablespoonsMargarine
1largeOnion; diced
1poundsButternut squash peeled and diced
2mediumsCarrots; peeled and diced
½cupFlour
3cupsLow-fat milk
½cupWhite raisins
½teaspoonPepper
1teaspoonSalt
2cupsGrated provolone cheese
¼cupGrated Parmesan cheese (reserved for the top)
¼cupPinenuts or walnuts (reserved for the top)

Directions

Prepare lasagne according to package directions; drain.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Melt margarine in large saucepan over low heat. Add onion, squash and carrots. Cook the vegetables over low heat until very soft. Stir in flour with a wooden spoon. Gradually stir in the milk until the mixture is smooth. Bring the mixture to a boil and stir in raisins, salt and pepper. Remove from heat and set aside 1 cup.

In a 9 x 13 x 2-inch baking dish, spread a little of the vegetable sauce over the bottom and cover with lasagne. Sprinkle provolone over lasagne and add more vegetable sauce. Continue to layer sauce, provolone and lasagne, ending with a layer of sauce. Sprinkle top with Parmesan and nuts. Bake uncovered for 40 minutes until nicely browned and heated through.

Each serving provides: 454 Calories; 21⅕ g Protein;62⅘ g Carbohydrates; 13⅘ g Fat; 28⅘ mg Cholesterol; 677 mg Sodium.

Calories from Fat: 27%

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