Broccoli Lasagna Recipe

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Broccoli lasagna is a type of lasagna that uses broccoli in place of the traditional meat or vegetable filling. It is usually made with ricotta cheese, mozzarella cheese, and Parmesan cheese, and can be served with a variety of sauces.

Yields1 Serving
Prep Time20 minsCook Time55 minsTotal Time1 hr 15 mins
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 1 ea BUNCH OF BROCCOLI
 3 tb FLOUR
 ¼ ts SALT (OPTIONAL)
 ½ ts ITALIAN (HERB) SEASONING
 16 oz 1% FAT COTTAGE CHEESE
 15 1/2 oz SPAGETTI SAUCE (3/4 CUP)
 2 ea EGG WHITES
 8 oz LOW FAT MOZZARELLA CHEESE
 ¼ c PARMASAN CHEESE


1

WITH A SHARP KNIFE, SLICE BROCCOLI LENGTHWISE INTO 1/4 INCH SLICES.

2

IN A TEN INCH SKILLET, OVER MEDIUM HEAT, HEAT TWO CUPS WATER, AND SALTIF DESIRED, TO BOILING.

3

ADD BROCCOLI, BRING TO A BOIL AGAIN, REDUCE HEAT.

4

COVER PAN AND SIMMER FOR 5 MINUTES.

5

DRAIN OFF THE LIQUIDS.

6

PREHEAT OVEN TO 3750F.

7

IN A FOOD PROCESSOR, WITH A KNIFE BLADE ATTACHED,BLEND COTTAGE CHEESE, EGG WHITES, PARMESAN CHEESE, FLOUR AND HERB SEASONINGTOGETHER UNTIL SMOOTH.

8

SPRAY 12 X 8 BAKING DISH WITH VEGETABLE COOKING SPRAY.

9

IN THE BAKINGDISH, ARRANGE HALF THE BROCCOLI IN A SINGLE LAYER; TOP WITH COTTAGE CHEESEMIXTURE.

10

LAYER WITH REMAINING BROCCOLI.

11

SPOON SPAGHETTI SAUCE OVER TOP OFBROCCOLI AND SPRINKLE WITH MOZZARELLA CHEESE.

12

BAKE UNCOVERED FOR 35 MINUTES OR UNTIL HOT AND BUBBLY IN CENTER.

13

LETSTAND FOR FIVE MINUTES AFTER BAKING FOR EASIER SERVING.

14

PER SERVING: (WITHOUT SALT) 205 CALORIES, 7 g FAT, 15 mg CHOLESTROL, .

Ingredients

 1 ea BUNCH OF BROCCOLI
 3 tb FLOUR
 ¼ ts SALT (OPTIONAL)
 ½ ts ITALIAN (HERB) SEASONING
 16 oz 1% FAT COTTAGE CHEESE
 15 1/2 oz SPAGETTI SAUCE (3/4 CUP)
 2 ea EGG WHITES
 8 oz LOW FAT MOZZARELLA CHEESE
 ¼ c PARMASAN CHEESE

Directions

1

WITH A SHARP KNIFE, SLICE BROCCOLI LENGTHWISE INTO 1/4 INCH SLICES.

2

IN A TEN INCH SKILLET, OVER MEDIUM HEAT, HEAT TWO CUPS WATER, AND SALTIF DESIRED, TO BOILING.

3

ADD BROCCOLI, BRING TO A BOIL AGAIN, REDUCE HEAT.

4

COVER PAN AND SIMMER FOR 5 MINUTES.

5

DRAIN OFF THE LIQUIDS.

6

PREHEAT OVEN TO 3750F.

7

IN A FOOD PROCESSOR, WITH A KNIFE BLADE ATTACHED,BLEND COTTAGE CHEESE, EGG WHITES, PARMESAN CHEESE, FLOUR AND HERB SEASONINGTOGETHER UNTIL SMOOTH.

8

SPRAY 12 X 8 BAKING DISH WITH VEGETABLE COOKING SPRAY.

9

IN THE BAKINGDISH, ARRANGE HALF THE BROCCOLI IN A SINGLE LAYER; TOP WITH COTTAGE CHEESEMIXTURE.

10

LAYER WITH REMAINING BROCCOLI.

11

SPOON SPAGHETTI SAUCE OVER TOP OFBROCCOLI AND SPRINKLE WITH MOZZARELLA CHEESE.

12

BAKE UNCOVERED FOR 35 MINUTES OR UNTIL HOT AND BUBBLY IN CENTER.

13

LETSTAND FOR FIVE MINUTES AFTER BAKING FOR EASIER SERVING.

14

PER SERVING: (WITHOUT SALT) 205 CALORIES, 7 g FAT, 15 mg CHOLESTROL, .

Broccoli Lasagna Recipe

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