Lasagna
Sort & rinse:
1/3 c brown or green lentils
Put the lentils in a bowl & add:
water
to cover them by 2 - 3"
& let soak for at least 7 hrs.,
or overnight.
In the morning,
rinse the soaked lentils & drain.
Put the soaked lentils in a pot.
Cover them with:
1/2" of water
above the lentils & bring to a gentle boil.
Reduce heat, cover with the lid slightly ajar
& simmer 30 min.
Stir occasionally.
After the 30 min. add:
1/4 t salt
to the lentil pot & simmer 15 min.
with the lid still slightly ajar.
Stir occasionally, adding more water if the lentils get too dry.
Set aside.
Put in a large pot:
2 1/2 c diced zucchini
2 bay leaves
1/2 t salt
2 c water
Cook with lid slightly ajar on med. heat for 15 min.
Stir occasionally.
Then add to the large pot:
3 c diced tomatoes
1 c diced sweet onion
1 minced garlic clove
& continue cooking with lid slightly ajar on med. heat for 15 min. more.
Stir occasionally.
Then add to the large pot:
14.5 - 15 oz. can tomato sauce
14.5 - 15 oz. can diced tomatoes
6 oz. can tomato paste
2 t basil
1 1/2 t oregano
1 t Italian seasoning
1 t onion powder
1 t garlic powder
1 t salt
(or 1 1/2 t salt for whole wheat pasta)
2 T lemon juice
4 T honey
1 1/2 c water
& bring to boil. Then reduce heat & simmer with lid slightly ajar for 15 min.
Then add the lentils to the large pot & stir.
Discard bay leaves.
Preheat oven at 350º
Layer in deep dish 9x13 glass pan:
3 c of the sauce
spread out on the bottom
4 uncooked any whole grain lasagna pasta
3 lengthwise
& the 4th measure in the pan.
Then break off the excess amount & place width wise.
Continue layer 2:
with 3 c of the sauce
spread out
4 more uncooked any whole grain lasagna
(do the same as above)
Then spread the rest of sauce on top.
Bake uncovered at 350º for 50 min - 1 hr. until pasta is done.
This Lasagna is very giving, so you can smooth out the top with a back of a large spoon as it cools down.
Cut into squares & serve
or cool down & refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 3 days
or freeze.
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