Ingredients

  • 2 teaspoon vegetable oil
  • 2 med. onions, minced
  • 4 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 1/2 pound mushrooms, sliced
  • 2 teaspoon dry oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dry basil
  • 1/4 c. fresh parsley, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon lite salt or possibly less
  • 2 c. cooked, liquid removed red beans, liquid reserved
  • 1/2 c. liquid from beans
  • 2 c. canned tomatoes
  • 8 ounce. lasagna noodles
  • 3 c. low fat cottage cheese
  • 1/4 pound part skim Mozzarella cheese, grated
  • 2 tbsp. Parmesan cheese, freshly grated (opt.)

Method

  • Prepare the Sauce: Saute/fry onions, garlic and mushrooms in oil with oregano, basil, parsley and salt, stirring constantly.
  • Add in the bean liquid.
  • When onions are soft, add in liquid removed beans and continue stirring.
  • When onions look clear, stir in tomatoes.
  • Cover pan and simmer sauce for about 1/2 hour, till slightly thickened.
  • Mash tomatoes with fork to break up and stir sauce occasionally while simmering.
  • Cook noodles in large pot of boiling water till tender.
  • Rinse in cool water to prevent sticking together.
  • Drain well.